India Gambling

Goan casinos facing closure as govt cracks down on underage gambling

International news brief: Casinos in Goa are facing closure as the government cracks down on underage gambling. read more

Gambling Act 'inadequate': Casino workers

International news brief: Casino employees in Goa have called the Goa Public Gambling Act as "inadequate" to control, regulate and supervise the industry. read more

Goa's offshore casino business booming

International news brief: Once a hot-spot for hippies, Goa's new found reputation as a gambling destination appears to be catching on fast. read more

Garbage dumped into river by offshore casinos a health hazard'

International news brief: Garbage dumped by the offshore casino operators into the Mandovi river could serve as a serious health hazard. read more

Goa casino charged with denying winnings, beating up customer

News brief: Police in Goa are investigating a complaint filed against the operator of an onshore casino, accused of beating a customer and denying him his winnings. read more

Goa government under fire for casino ships

International news brief: Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat Wednesday says state’s casino policy will be reviewed in relation to offshore gambling licences for ships. read more

World Poker Tour hits India

WPT Enterprises, Inc. and ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited announced that the World Poker Tour television series will air on Zee Sports, India’s first private sports channel, this September. read more

Goa allows four more casinos

International News Brief: The Goa government is all set to permit four more off shore casinos with ships already anchored in the Panaji port. read more

Largest floating casino planned for Goa

International News Brief: Goa’s Mandovi river is soon to be home to what is possibly the largest floating casino in India. read more

Goa doubles casino tax

International News Brief: Giving in to political opposition to offshore casinos in Goa, the state government has doubled the entertainment tax levied from the gambling dens to ten per cent. read more