Thursday, March 28, 2024 - Login

Goa casino policy still under consideration


Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant says a policy to govern the state’s casinos, coupled with the establishment of a Gaming Commission, is still under examination.

He gave no timetable for the completion of the review, which was first announced by former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar last year, with the promise of a draft to be released by last August. 

Sawant was responding to an unstarred question raised by Congress MLA Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco. Sawant gave his answer in writing to the Legislative Assembly, according to GLaws. He gave no reason for the delay. 

Sawant stated that six licenses have been given to offshore casinos and eight licenses have been issued to onshore casinos. No cases of violation of any casino license term or condition have been reported to the government so far.

Parrikar has proposed the creation of a special entertainment zone, which would involve bringing Goa’s offshore casinos onshore. Analysts have said such a move would be game changing for the state’s gambling industry, paving the way for investment into integrated resorts.

 

Asia Gaming Brief is a news and intelligence service providing up to date market information for worldwide executives on relevant gaming issues in Asia.

Contact us

ASIA GAMING BRIEF
PO Box 1139, Macau SAR
Tel: +853 2871 7267
Fax: +853 2871 7264

Asia Gaming Brief