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A referendum on legalising web shops and establishing a national lottery was held in the Bahamas on 28 January 2013. [1] Both proposals were rejected by voters. [2]
Gambling is currently illegal for Bahamian citizens. However, illegal gambling establishments known as "web shops" allow betting on American lottery numbers. [1] The referendum had been a campaign promise of the Progressive Liberal Party prior to the 2012 general elections. [3] After winning the elections, plans were announced to Parliament on 1 November 2012 to hold a referendum on legalising web shops on 3 December. However, on 16 November a further announcement was made that the national lottery question would also be asked and a new date of 28 January 2013 was proposed. [4]
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Do you support the regulation and taxation of Web Shop gaming? [4]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 32,533 | 39.29 |
| Against | 50,270 | 60.71 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 82,803 | 100 |
| Source: Bahamas Local | ||
Do you support the establishment of a National Lottery? [4]
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 32,850 | 40.44 |
| Against | 48,389 | 59.56 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 81,239 | 100 |
| Source: Bahamas Local | ||
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