India’s Delta Corp granted provisional approval to develop integrated resort in Goa
India’s leading gaming operator Delta Corp has revealed plans to develop an integrated resort in the coastal state of Goa after receiving in-principal approval from the local tourism authority. In an announcement, Delta Corp said had received the initial approval...
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Calls for Goa to close casinos again as number of positive COVID cases among employees grows
Two employees of offshore casinos were among 150 new positive COVID-19 infections in the Indian state of Goa on Friday, the latest in a number of positive tests among casino staff and customers since the vessels reopened for business on...
Indian states lining up to ban online gambling
India’s southern-most state of Tamil Nadu has promulgated an ordinance to ban online gambling, including poker and rummy, in response to recent reports of citizens committing suicide due to gambling losses. As reported by Indian gaming news site GLaws, Tamil...
Indian authorities grant permission for casinos in Goa and Sikkim to reopen from 1 November
Casinos in the Indian states of Goa and Sikkim have been granted permission to reopen from this Sunday 1 November, the first time in more than eight months they will have the opportunity to welcome guests. According to a report...
Delta Corp to acquire 45% stake in shipyard that built “Casino Royale” floating casino
India’s largest gaming company, Delta Corp, has announced the acquisition of a 45% stake in the shipyard operator responsible for constructing one if its three floating casinos. According to a Monday filing, Delta Corp’s wholly-owned subsidiary Delta Pleasure Cruise Company...
World Poker Tour to partner with Delta Corp’s Adda52 for first ever WPT Online India series
The World Poker Tour has announced its first online tournament series for players in India, with WPT Online India scheduled to take place in November in partnership with Delta Corp’s market leading poker site Adda52. The series, offering 154 separate...
India’s casinos still closed but online gaming segment driving Delta Corp valuation skyward
The value of Indian gaming leader Delta Corp’s online gaming business could exceed the current market cap of the entire company within the next two years, according to Union Gaming analyst John DeCree. In a Wednesday note following publication of...
Illegal Indian bookmakers taking bets on COVID-19 death toll, infection rates
Illegal bookmakers in India’s capital city of Delhi have been filling the void left by the shutdown of sport worldwide by taking bets on COVID-19, including infection rates, death tolls and lockdowns. According to the Hindustan Times, the markets have...
