They may have been the definition of a rogue operation and. - according to the government of Belize - and Caribi Blu casino on San Pedro has had its license pulled.
A release from the Ministry of Investment proudly proclaims that the parent company for Caribi Blu, GMK Sky Ltd. "no longer has a license to operate a gaming premises (casino) in Belize." The release warns, "the public should not engage in any activity with GMK Sky Ltd., and all operations of the company must cease and desist."
We note that the withdrawal of the license comes many months after media reports that the operation was blatantly running regulatory red lights in response to which nothing was done. But, US law enforcement has now stepped in and the principal of GMK Sky Ray Rima has been arrested in Florida. He's been booked on gambling charges there and those could lead back to Belize. Rima was known to have well connected friends locally - which afforded him some measure of protection.
