Guyana has earmarked hotel casinos as a way to boost its tourism industry and made important legislative amendments to achieve this last year. The amendments raised the possibility of a principal regulator and a more coherent regulatory regime. Draft regulations to establish a gaming authority are close to being finalized. What would be the first hotel casino development has recently received a positive environmental and social impact assessment report, with the Marriott brand being confirmed. These moves mark the emergence of this industry in Guyana.