In a bid to lure gamblers to his establishment, businessman Neil Inchcup has circulated a brochure promising a Bermuda style "Vegas'' experience.

Mr. Inchcup operates a club called Seamont Exclusive from his home on Collectors Hill in Smith's.

The club, which is billed as a private membership club, is equipped with gaming machines, poker tables and one-armed bandits.

The brochure advertised free refreshments, a marble pool, private parties and 24-hour activity.

When asked if business was good as a result of the brochure, a spokeswoman at Seamont Exclusive told The Royal Gazette : "Yes.'' There was some question as to the legalities surrounding a gambling operation being run in a private residence, but Mr. Inchcup's lawyer and Bermuda Bar Association president Richard Hector said the business "was operating within the confines of the law''.

"A private club is a private club,'' Mr. Hector said. "If you have a private club and are not selling stuff, then you are operating within the law.'' But in response to questions tabled by the Opposition in the House of Assembly last Friday, in an attempt to revamp gaming machine legislation, Premier Jennifer Smith said: "Any person who keeps a common gaming house is guilty of a misdemeanour and is liable to 12 months imprisonment and on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for two years.'' When Police were contacted by The Royal Gazette , a spokesman said there was still an ongoing investigation into Mr. Inchcup's business.