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Goa announces new lockdown as Covid rises
Goa has announced a new lockdown from Thursday to Monday, including the state's casinos, due to rising Covid cases.
Goa government reviewing casino legislation
Goa's Chief Minister said the government is currently reviewing the state's casino legislation, including the power and duties of a potential Gaming Commissioner.
Delta says December Goa footfall back to 80% of prior levels
Delta Corp Chairman Jaydev Mody says footfall at the company's Goa casinos were back to 60 percent of pre-Covid levels in November and 80 percent in December.
Goa grants further six-month extension to casino ships
The Goan government has granted a further six-month extension, until Sept. 30, to the six offshore casino boats in the Mandovi river.
Delta buys land for integrated resort in Pernem
Delta Corp has acquired about 100 acres of land in Pernem, Goa for a new integrated resort and expects the cost of shifting its operations from its floating casinos to be between 1,200 and 1,500 crore.
Delta details IR plans for Goa
India’s land-based gaming industry is taking a step forward with news Delta Corp has been given permission in principle for an integrated resort in Goa.
Andhra Pradesh denies floating casino idea
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister M Srinivasa Rao shot down the idea that the government may be considering Goa-style floating casinos off the coast.
Goa hoteliers demand tax breaks
Hotel owners in Goa want the government to provide tax breaks as key attractions that draw tourists, such as the floating casinos and pubs, remain shut.
CCP denies backing Goa license renewal
The mayor of the Corporation of the City of Panaji has denied comments attributed to him in local media saying he supported the renewal of licenses for Goa’s floating casinos for two more years.
Big Daddy promoter wins election seat
The promoter of Big Daddy casino in Goa, Gopal Kanda, has won a seat in the Haryana legislative assembly elections and has the distinction of being the first casino owner to have won an election in India.
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