Ban on Goans from casinos discriminatory: Casino promoter

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 09:08

A leading casino operator in Goa has said the government`s proposed ban on local people from entering casinos is "discriminatory" and would hit the state`s hospitality industry.

Macau casinos hit jackpot with USD 45B revenue

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 15:20

The tiny Chinese city of Macau has again smashed its annual record for casino earnings as revenues last year hit a staggering USD 45 billion, further underlining its outsize position as the world`s biggest gambling market.

Lanka to offer tax breaks to set up casinos

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 15:15

In an effort to boost tourism, Sri Lanka plans to offer tax concessions to firms for operating casinos in Colombo despite protests from the opposition and from within the ruling coalition.

Rs 90 cr tax collected from Goa offshore casinos last fiscal

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 12:46

Goa government collected Rs 90 crore in the form of entertainment and entry tax from five off shore casino vessels during financial year 2012-13, state Legislative Assembly was told Friday.

Offshore casinos add Rs.189 crore to Goa`s kitty

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 14:25

Goa earned Rs.189 crore from offshore casinos over the last three years, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told the legislative assembly Thursday.

Goa CM threatens to eliminate offshore casinos from the state

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 21:43

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday vowed to eliminate offshore casinos from the state`s waterfronts before he completes his tenure, in four years.

Goa casinos contribute Rs 135 cr revenue in 2012-13

Last Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 11:01

Casinos, a key attraction for tourists visiting Goa, contributed a healthy Rs 135.45 crore to the state government`s coffers in fiscal 2012-13.

CIA keeping tab on Goa casinos?

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 14:00

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday dodged a query from a legislator who asked if US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officials are in the state to probe casinos and their alleged links to terrorist activities.

Goa Casinos to keep a watch on VVIPs

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 15:48

Politicians, judges, military officers and PSU heads who have gambling instincts, Beware!.

Goa govt notifies guidelines for casinos

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 11:14

Goa government has notified anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism guidelines, 2013 which will keep a strict check on casinos operating in the state so that they do not indulge in illegal money transactions.