Is there an ‘unholy conspiracy’ between Gaming Authority and Guyana Lotto Company?

Dear Editor,
Machines which bear strong resemblance to machines that are in casinos have suddenly appeared in certain bars around the city, and in certain locations outside of the city. They bear the logo of the Guyana Lotto Company.
The sudden appearance of these machines requires some explanation. Who, or which, agency authorised the public use of these machines? The Guyana Lotto Company, as far as I am aware, is authorised only to conduct a national lottery. It is difficult to classify the games on these machines as part of a national lottery.
It is public knowledge that regulations made under the Prevention of Gambling Act permit casino licences to be granted for the operation of casinos. However, these licences are only to be granted upon the satisfaction of some stringent requirements. Firstly, there is a quota per region. Most importantly, to qualify for a licence in Region 4, one must have a 150-room new hotel facility.
Are these machines now in bars intended to defeat these legal requirements and permit backdoor casinos? Is this done with the authority of the Gaming Authority, or is there an unholy conspiracy between the Gaming Authority and the Guyana Lotto Company?
I am informed that the Head of the Lotto Company is the spouse of the Chairman of the Gaming Authority’s partner in his private law practice. Does this relationship have anything to do with it?
There are also reports that the Chairman of the Gaming Authority is part owner of a ship – The Jubilee – that was recently held by the Guyana Revenue Authority with a huge quantity of illegal fuel.
The public needs to know the outcome of this matter. Is it proper for this person to continue as Chairman of the Gaming Authority?

Yours faithfully,
Theophilus Morgan