07/18/16 Chicalim locals oppose casinos shifting to Zuari The Chicalim Action Committee (CAC) held a public meeting on Sunday, July 17, opposing the BJP government’s proposal to shift casinos to Zuari waters.
07/15/16 Casino vessel located close to Goa bird sanctuary has to be shifted State Forest Minister Rajendra Arlekar said that the casino vessel anchored next to Dr Salim Ali bird sanctuary in Goa has to be relocated.
07/11/16 Indian Union Territory could set offshore casinos Union authorities will visit Goa to learn all aspects of offshore casinos operations and regulations.
07/11/16 Controversy over casinos continues in Goa Laxmikant Parsekar, Goa Chief Minister defended his government’s stand to support offshore and other casinos, saying the state’s economy is dependent on them.
06/21/16 Goa Government to appoint Gaming Commissioner Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar announced that his government will name a Gaming Commissioner within the next two weeks.
06/13/16 Deputy Chief Minister said Goa is a place for liquor and casinos Goa Deputy Chief Minister Francis D’Souza said the coastal state is a place for liquor and casinos along with other tourist attractions.
05/24/16 Goa evaluates offshore casinos situation This modality of land-based casino could end its business in the Indian State in less than a year.
05/09/16 Residents may be banned from casinos in Goa Officials are currently considering a set of new rules under which Goa residents would be banned from visiting local casinos.
04/01/16 Goa’s offshore casinos won’t be relocated for now The Chief Minister said the casinos will remain in the Mandovi river for one more year.
03/30/16 Goa government faces offshore casinos relocation deadline The new site for the ships housing the casinos has not been yet decided and the deadline is March 31st.
03/18/16 Offshore casinos relocation is uncertain Due to budgetary issues, Goa’s government is considering to allow offshore casinos to continue their operations.
02/17/16 People below 21 banned from Goa casinos The state home ministry is drafting the rules that will regulate the prohibition.
01/15/16 India’s transport minister will block attempts to legalise casinos The cabinet member affirms the BJP party shall not authorize casinos in the country.
