Key points:
- SCCG Management and Belize Marriott have partnered to explore the gaming market and regulatory considerations in Beliz
- The initiative will result in an RFP to identify a suitable casino operator for the resort
SCCG Management has announced a partnership with Belize Marriott Residences Ambergris Caye Resort. The collaborators aim to conduct a market study to evaluate opportunities in the sports betting and gaming industries and develop a request for proposal (RFP) for a casino operator.
SCCG focuses on market analysis, strategic expansion and regulatory compliance in the gaming sector. In this project, SCCG will attempt to gather data-driven insights and recommendations that align with Belize’s regulatory framework. This partnership builds upon SCCG’s work in the hospitality sector including past collaborations with Marriott properties in other markets.
As part of Marriott International’s growing footprint in the Caribbean, the resort is evaluating the feasibility of gaming operations as part of its broader development strategy. The collaboration with SCCG Management will focus on assessing market conditions, regulatory requirements and operational considerations for potential gaming expansion.
Good to know: Belize Marriott Residences Ambergris Caye Resort is a lodging establishment on the coast of Belize, and SCCG Management is a gaming industry firm with over 30 years of experience operating in North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe
Stephen Crystal, SCCG Management Founder and CEO stated: “We’re thrilled to collaborate once again with the Marriott brand as we explore new frontiers in gaming and hospitality. Our goal is always to bring informed, strategic insights that empower our partners to make forward-thinking decisions.
“With my background in brick-and-mortar gaming, including owning and operating six casinos in Downtown Las Vegas, I understand firsthand how the right gaming strategy can enhance a hospitality destination. Belize is a unique market with significant potential, and we’re excited to help chart the course.”
