Pending Regulations Leave Goa's Casino Industry in Limbo | Law-Order
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Goa's casino industry faces continued uncertainty due to delayed finalization of rules under the Goa Public Gambling Act.Summary
Goa's casino industry, including both onshore and offshore casinos, is operating in a state of regulatory limbo. Despite the appointment of a Gaming Commissioner in 2020, the industry is still governed by the original Goa Public Gambling Act of 1976, with some amendments, as the new rules are still awaiting approval from the state's law department. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed that casinos are currently regulated under this original Act, supplemented by terms and conditions established in 1995. While a finalized regulatory framework is pending, the state government continues to enforce the law, with six casinos holding valid licenses and five cases filed against illegal operations between 2022 and 2025.
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