Entertainment on the agenda in India as first details of SPiCE 2020 conference released
Eventus International is set to add more flavor to the SPiCE 2020 agenda, with the Indian gaming convention in Goa to feature a networking cocktail pre-event called “SP’iCE Breaker”, the “SPiCE It Up Poker Tournament” and the “SPiCE Awards” followed...
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Six Indian casinos accused of owing a combined US$950 million in tax as bizarre GST on wagers debate rolls on
India’s Director General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has accused six casinos in Goa and Sikkim of tax evasion to the tune of 6,500 crore, equivalent to an eye-watering US$950 million. According to a report in The Times of India, DGGI...
Strange circumstances see Delta Corp 2Q19 income fall but future growth signs still positive
Leading Indian gaming operator Delta Corp has recorded a slight 3% fall in income for the three months to 30 June 2019. But the decline is far from an accurate reflection of the company’s performance with the temporary absence of...
Goa edging closer to shifting offshore casinos to land
Goa’s Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, says finalization of the state’s long-awaited Casino Policy has reached the final stages of consideration but has refused to give any deadline for implementation. Speaking to local media over the weekend, Sawant confirmed his intention...
Indian court denies request to block all online gambling sites during cricket World Cup
The Delhi High Court has declined a request to issue a temporary order blocking all online betting websites in India, including those offering poker and rummy, ahead of the upcoming cricket World Cup. The request was made earlier this week...
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Controversial offshore casino in Goa to kick off Grand Opening celebrations
An offshore casino in Goa that recently deployed in River Mandovi in controversial circumstances has announced an 11-day “Opening Extravaganza” from 9 to 19 May 2019. Big Daddy Casino, a specially commissioned 72-meter long, 24-meter wide vessel operated by Golden Globe Hotels...
India’s Delta Corp books 18.7% income rise in 1Q19
Indian gaming operator Delta Corp saw its income grow 18.7% year-on-year to 213.53 crore (US$32.4 million) in the three months to 31 March 2019, led by a 21.1% increase in casino income to 198.13 crore. The results represented a slight...
Delta Corp acquires 25% stake in new Indian casino cruise ship venture
India’s leading casino operator, Delta Corp Ltd, has entered into an agreement with Jalesh Cruises Mauritius Ltd (JCML) that will see it acquire a 25% stake in the company ahead of the planned launch of casino cruise ship services. According...
