The Casino Gaming Commission is warning Jamaicans that no licensed casino is currently operating in the country, and that live-dealer games being offered for money at bars, clubs and other establishments are illegal.
The Commission says games such as blackjack, roulette and baccarat are being conducted without regulatory oversight, leaving players without any guarantee of fairness or legal protection.
The warning comes as the Commission observes Illegal Gambling Awareness Week from November 9, to Friday, November 13.
The initiative is being observed in Jamaica alongside gaming regulators worldwide and is aimed at raising awareness about the risks associated with illegal gambling.
Casino Gaming Commission Chief Executive Officer Cleveland Allen says Jamaica's first licensed casino is not expected to begin operations until next year.
He says, when it becomes operational, players will have the assurance that games are fair and that there is a regulator to address any complaints.
Mr Allen has stressed that these protections do not exist at illegal gambling operations.
Under the Casino Gaming Act, casino gaming can only be conducted under a licence issued by the Commission.
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