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...
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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...
Delta Corp files High Court petition seeking casino license in Daman and Diu
India’s largest casino operator, Delta Corp, has filed a writ petition with the Bombay High Court in the hope of forcing authorities in the union territory of Daman and Diu to issue a casino license. The move comes four years...
All India Gaming Federation asks Prime Minister to ban illegal offshore betting sites
The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) has reportedly written to India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, calling for a crackdown on illegal offshore betting operators. According to Indian gambling news site GLAWS, the AIGF’s letter to Modi states that a number...
Goa Congress calls for casino licenses to be auctioned
The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) has called for the state’s casino licenses to be put up for auction rather than issued directly to offshore casino operators. Responding to comments earlier in the week by Goa’s Agriculture Minister Vijai Sardesai...
Second annual SPiCE Indian gaming show set for 26 and 27 February 2019
The second edition of the Strategic Platform for iGaming Conference & Exhibition, also known as SPiCE, will be held on 26 and 27 February 2019 at the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa in Miramar, Panaji. The two day conference and...
Delta Corp continues to shine in latest quarter
Indian gaming operator Delta Corp saw its total income grow 36% year-on-year to 209.63 crore in the three months to 30 September 2018, led by a 40% increase in casino income to 202.87 crore. Gross income for the period reached...
