WhatsApp Leads To Illegal Casino Arrests In Delhi

India Police

In Delhi, 58 suspects have been detained, and their casino equipment has been seized after police responded to an illegal gambling tip.  Police say that the group used the mobile application “WhatsApp” to arrange the illegal betting scheme. Guests would be invited to the secret location the night before and then directed to the casino … Read more

Panaji’s Floating Casinos May Have Found A New Home

Michael Lobo at desk

The Ports Minister Michael Lobo has told media sources that a new spot has been agreed upon by one of Panaji’s floating casinos, and the other five will soon follow; the only question is where are they moving? The information about the relocation was released to reporters following a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. However, he … Read more

Amid Clash Goa Chief Minister Says Casinos Are Good For Tourism

GOA Chief Minister

At a time where lawmakers are looking to relocate floating casinos stationed near Panaji City, the Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told reporters that casinos are good for tourism to the state. Chief Minister Sawant went on to say that after the mining industry collapsed, tourism is the only industry in the state still surviving.  … Read more

Goa Casinos Can Float For 6 More Months

GOA Casinos

There are currently 14 casinos in the state of Goa, five floating casinos in the Mandovi River, and nine others located in five-star hotels across the state.  Since elected, congressman Atanasio Monserrate and others have been pushing to move the floating casinos out of Panaji. Congressman Monserrate even promised to have the casinos moved within … Read more

India-based OYO Hotel Chain Buys A Hotel Casino In Las Vegas

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The Oravel Stays Private Limited Company, an India-based company, has recently made a big purchase in Las Vegas and is looking to rebrand the Hooters Resort into an OYO Hotel and Casino. The old Hooters Resort is located just off the main strip in Las Vegas and features a 35,000 square foot casino. An OYO … Read more

Sikkim Casinos Are Looking To Cash In On Tourism

Sikkim Casino

Sikkim casinos are currently about 4 hours from the nearest airport but that could soon change, at least that is what the casinos are betting on. Giving the states distance from the Bagdogra airport tourism has been hurting for some time now which is a big problem for a state that does not allow locals … Read more

North Goa Airport Is Looking To Land India’s Casinos

North Goa tourist destination

The North Goa airport currently under construction is interested in offering casino games to tourists who come through the airport on their way to the popular India tourist state. Right now, it seems like a distant thought, but India officials are proposing the idea of moving Goa’s river casinos to the airport with hopes of … Read more

India Online Gambling Debate Continues Unabated

indian online gambling debate

India’s gambling industry is arguably more complex – and more hotly debated – than other in the world. In a nation with 1.34 billion people, gambling is rampant, and it makes sense for Indian states and territories to capitalize as much as possible on gaming tax revenue. However, according to many critics, the government has … Read more

India Casino Raids Shed Light On Safer Online Gambling Alternatives

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On Tuesday, The Times of India reported that 18 Ahmedabad City residents were arrested for participating in a pair of illicit gambling operations. The busts took place in the Navarangpura and Anandnagar regions of the city and resulted in the confiscation of cash and goods totaling Rs 31.11 lakh ($43,450 US). Two days later, another … Read more