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'Fortunately, my bodyguard retaliated’: Casino director says shooters had recceed his movements

August 29, 2026 10:08 pm

The FIR has been registered against two unknown accused under Sections 109(1) and 125, read with Sections 3/5 of the BNS and Section 3 of the Arms Act.

Ban entry of minors to casinos, Goa child rights body tells state govt

In Goa, a move to keep anyone under 18 out of casinos

August 10, 2026 10:10 am

The child rights body, in its statement on July 30, said that the exposure of children to gambling environments is contrary to the principles of child protection, and may adversely affect their physical, mental and moral development

2,000-passenger casino vessel can’t sail into Goa’s Mandovi river just yet, Bombay HC says

May 07, 2026 2:12 am

Residents and activists have challenged permissions granted to Delta’s new 112-metre vessel, arguing it could worsen navigational congestion, damage the Mandovi’s ecology and affect fisherfolk livelihoods

BSc, BBA dropouts, who took to chain snatching to earn easy money and lead lavish lifestyle, held in Vadodara

May 16, 2024 9:47 am

According to the Vadodara Detection of Crime Branch, the accused used the money to spend in casinos in Goa.

No licence for casino operation in Goa if applicant convicted

November 16, 2023 2:03 am

Casino operators seeking a licence will have to submit a police clearance certificate for criminal background checks

bengaluru tea vendor wins at casino; kidnapped

Bengaluru tea vendor wins Rs 25 lakh in Goa casino, loses Rs 15 lakh after being kidnapped by friends

August 10, 2023 3:26 pm

Tea vendor Tilak M Manikanta had gone to Goa for a few days along with his friends when he won Rs 25 lakh at a casino. The police are now on the lookout for the men who stole money from him.

GST on casino bets pits Goa against Uttar Pradesh

July 13, 2023 11:25 am

Mauvin Godinho, the state's representative at the GST council meeting, said Goa had sought a 28 per cent tax be levied on "Gross Gaming Revenue" and not on the full face value of bets or full value of consideration paid.

Covid under control, Goa casinos to restart from Monday

September 19, 2021 10:08 am

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the state government’s expert committee has opined that casinos, spas, massage parlours can reopen but major events such as the Sunburn music festival have not yet been permitted.

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Opposition targets Panaji MLA over continuing presence of casinos

August 31, 2019 3:33 am

As recently as last week, Monserrate stressed he had “not forgotten his poll promise”, and said he will do the needful. He also appealed to fellow BJP MLA Michael Lobo to “accommodate” the casinos at his constituency of Calangute.

High Court asks Goa govt to file affidavit on CM Parrikar’s health status today

Goa govt gives Mandovi River casinos 6-month extension

September 29, 2018 4:11 pm

A 6-month extension granted earlier in April this year will expire Sunday and the latest extension allows these off-shore casinos on the river to operate till March 30, 2019, he said.