About Caravelle Casino

Our Story
VIGL Operations, LLC is a privately held Casino management company that currently operates the casino at the Caravelle Hotel and Casino in downtown Christiansted. Currently, we have a 20-year franchise agreement from the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands to renovate and operate both the Clinton E. Phipps horse racetrack on St. Thomas and the Randall “Doc” James racetrack on St. Croix. VIGL Operations’ parent company, B & B Amusement of Illinois, LLC, designs and operates entertainment and gaming venues in Illinois and Louisiana.

Caravelle Casino Timeline

2015

1 Jan

CRG Holdings, LLC acquired Caravelle Hotel and partnered with VIGL Operations, LLC.

September, Caravelle Hotel was closed for renovations.

2016

February

Caravelle Hotel was ready and fully operational.

April, VIGL got approval for a temporary casino license from the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission.
April 21st Caravelle Casino opened for business as downtown Christiansted’s first legal gaming establishment.

December 1st, V.I. Legislature voted to approve Gov. Kenneth Mapp’s plan to change V.I. casino laws to let slot machine operator VIGL Operations run both the St. Thomas and St. Croix horse racing tracks and set up slot machine parlors at both tracks.

2017

November 30th

VIGL bought the King Christian Hotel and Company House Hotel.

2018

March 31st

Caravelle Casino added a new downtown location at Queen Cross St Christiansted in the Caravelle Arcade.

Mission Statement

VIGL Operations, LLC. is committed to revitalizing the gaming industry throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands. VIGL will reawaken the long-standing, rich tradition of horse racing throughout the territory. VIGL pledges to uphold those traditions and continue to work diligently to sustain the growth of the territory's horse racing industry.
VIGL Team