KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent—Cricket West Indies (CWI) and Caribbean CAGE have signed a historic long-term strategic alliance and contract to generate significant recurring revenue for cricket and cricket development in the Caribbean.

The long-term agreement, signed by the President of Cricket West Indies, Dr. Kishore Shallow, and the Co-Founder and Chairman of the CAGE Companies, Robert B. Washington, has been endorsed by eight CARICOM governments and will also ensure increased tax revenues for these participating governments.

Commenting on the unprecedented deal, President Shallow expressed,

Caribbean CAGE is the largest route operator of video lottery and video gaming terminals and licensed sports betting in the Caribbean and recently launched sports betting operations in Puerto Rico.

Co-Founder and Majority Shareholder of Caribbean CAGE LLC, Mr. Robert L. Johnson, stated,

The Caribbean CAGE Chief Executive Officer, Bob Washington, who has worked in the region for the past forty (40) years with various Caribbean governments, sporting organizations, and private sector commercial entities in the region, also expressed “his satisfaction with the agreement” and spoke of the “confidence he had in the groundbreaking deal.” CEO Washington also stated that

The agreement takes effect from 01 April 2025 and based on projections could be the single largest commercial agreement signed by Cricket West Indies.