Goa is one of the few states in India where gambling is legal. Casinos in Goa can be found on boats anchored in the Mandovi River, and onshore in some upmarket hotels. Most of the action, with live tables, takes place on the floating casinos -- which are entertainment destinations within themselves. By law, onshore casinos can only have electronic games.
The offshore casino market is dominated by the Deltin Group and the Pride Group. Deltin's modern and classy casinos have higher entry fees and focus on a niche segment. They're particularly popular with players of western games. The Pride Group, with lower entry fees, caters more to the masses and the Indian market.
1. Deltin Royale
Goa's newest and largest luxury floating casino, the Deltin Royale, is not surprisingly the state's most happening casino. There are floor floors, spread over 40,000 square feet, with 123 gaming tables and a gourmet restaurant. The casino has India's only dedicated poker room, as well as an exclusive room for Indian Flush (Teen Patti). It also has an exclusive whiskey lounge, with a magnificent selection of single malts and hand-rolled cigars. There are VIP gaming suites that guests can stay and play in as well.
- Address: Boards from Noah's Ark, RND Jetty, D. Bandodkar Road, Panjim. Ph: +91 86 985 99999.
- Entry Fee: Packages start from 2,000 rupees per person Monday to Thursday, and 3,000 rupees Friday to Sunday. Unlimited food, alcoholic drinks, entertainment, and an allotment of playing chips included.
- Opening Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Entertainment begins at 7-9 p.m and concludes at midnight or 1 a.m.
- Dress: Smart casual (no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or flip-flops/chappals).
- Types of Games: Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette, Texas Hold'em Poker, 3 Card Poker, 5 Card Poker, Mini Flush, Casino War, Pontoon, Money Wheel, Sic Bo, and slot machines.
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2. Casino Pride
Casino Pride offers most of the games that the Royale does. However, it's more flashy and attracts Indian high rollers who come to play Teen Patti. It also hosts big poker tournaments and has Bollywood-style live acts. There are three floors, spread over 30,000 square feet, with a 10,000 square foot Weather Deck (great for parties!) and around 40 gaming tables plus slot machines. In addition, there's a special Kid's Zone with computer games to keep the children entertained.
- Address: Captain of Ports Jetty, Panjim. Ph: (0832) 6516 666.
- Entry Fee: Monday to Thursday: 1,500 rupees and get one time Play Coupon worth 1,000 rupees. Friday to Sunday: 2,000 rupees and get one time Play Coupon worth 1,000 rupees. Unlimited buffet, and unlimited drinks (house brand) while playing at the gaming tables, included.
- Opening Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Live entertainment nightly from 9.00-11.00 p.m.
- Dress: Smart casual (no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or flip-flops/chappals).
- Types of Games: Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat, Casino War, 5 Card Poker, Texas Hold'em Poker, Mini flush, Flush, Andar Bahar and Paplu (Rummy), slot machines.
3. Casino Pride 2
Previously known as Casino Carnival, this smaller casino was sold to the Pride Group in February 2014 and subsequently renamed. It has 27 gaming tables spread over two floors. There's a VIP room for high rollers, and live entertainment on the main gaming floor and on the open air deck every night.
- Address: Captain of Ports Jetty, Panjim. Ph: (0832) 6516 666.
- Entry Fee: Monday to Thursday: 1,500 rupees and get one time Play Coupon worth 1,000 rupees. Friday to Sunday: 2,000 rupees and get one time Play Coupon worth 1,000 rupees. Unlimited buffet, and unlimited drinks (house brand) while playing at the gaming tables, included.
- Opening Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Live entertainment nightly from 9.00-11.00 p.m.
- Dress: Smart casual (no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or flip-flops/chappals).
- Types of Games: American Roulette, Poker, Blackjack, slot machines.
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4. Deltin Jaqk
Previously called Casino Royale, this casino was renamed Deltin Jaqk in August 2013. It has three floors of gaming spread over 12,000 square feet, with 50 tables and 30 slot machines. Perfect for beginners, there's a special learners' tables so you can get to know the game.
- Address: Fisheries Jetty, Panjim. Ph: +91 77 987 40004.
- Entry Fee: Monday to Thursday: 2,000 rupees and get one time Play Coupon worth 1,500 rupees. Friday to Sunday: 2,000 rupees and get one time Play Coupon worth 1,000 rupees. Unlimited buffet, and unlimited drinks (house brand) while playing at the gaming tables, included.
- Opening Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Live entertainment nightly from 9.p.m. until midnight.
- Dress: Smart casual (no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or flip-flops/chappals).
- Types of Games: Baccarat, Blackjack, American Roulette, Texas Hold'em Poker, 3 Card Poker, 5 Card Poker, Mini Flush, Casino War, Pontoon, Money Wheel.
5. Casino Paradise
The Pride Group also operates three popular onshore casinos -- Casino Pearl at Bogmallo, Casino Palms at Baga, and Casino Paradise at Pororvim. Casino Paradise is the oldest and best of the three, spread over 5,000 square feet.
- Address: Neo Majestic Hotel, Pororvim. Ph: (0832) 6516 666.
- Entry Fee: 700 rupees. Includes unlimited buffet and drinks while playing.
- Opening Hours: 24 hours.
- Dress: Smart casual.
- Types of Games: American Roulette, Mini Baccarat, Blackjack, slot machines. Notably, it also has for the first time in India, The Robotic Arm Baccarat station and Sega (Horse Racing).
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6. Chances Casino and Resort
Chances Casino and Resort is a boutique luxury hotel with 53 rooms, situated in the scenic Vainguinim Valley not far from Panjim. The casino's claim to fame is that it's the oldest and largest onshore one in Goa. The atmosphere is quite lively and it draws a crowd of hotel guests, locals, and tourists. A free buffet dinner is provided for gamblers. There's also live music every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Stay and Play packages are available.
- Address: 184/189, Machado's Cove, Dona Paula. Ph: (0832)2456 689.
- Entry Fee: 500 rupees. Is known to increase to 2,000 rupees, including 1,000 rupees in redeemable coupons, in peak season (December).
- Opening Hours: 11 a.m. until 4 a.m.
- Dress: Smart casual.
- Types of Games: American Roulette, Mini Baccarat, Blackjack, slot machines.
In 2007, State of Goa officials finally decided to expand the number of licenses for off-shore boating casinos tenfold in Goa to attract foreign tourists from the Arabian peninsula, and attempt to recreate some of the success of Macau, another former Portuguese colony. The number of new offshore casinos in Goa has grown considerably; amongst the major players are Casino Royale Goa, Casino Carnival and coming to Onshore Casinos like Chances Casino. The state also has an eye on the large number of Indian gamblers flocking to neighboring Nepal, where gambling is legal. Visitors are expected to climb 20% this year, approaching 3 million.
The Casino Goa is a live casino located offshore in Panaji in Goa. The casino is located on a yacht, the M.V. Caravela, anchored in the River Mandovi. The casino vessel worth is 110 million Rupees and is owned by the Advani Pleasure Cruise Co Ltd as a joint venture
between the company and Casinos Austria. It has around
eleven tables of American Roulette, Blackjack and Paplu (Rummy) besides a few electronic slot machines. The company has to pay a licence fee of Rs.
500,000 annually. Entrance fees are high at Rs. 1,600 for the morning
sightseeing cruise (10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.), Rs. 3,000 for the sunset cruise
(5.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.), and Rs. 4,000 for the dinner cruise (10 p.m. to 6
a.m.). Its high fees are meant to deter casual punters and target the foreign
tourists. Players are dealt to by dealers specially trained to conduct sessions
with accepted international standards. The government hopes to lure Indian
citizens who travel to neighbouring Nepal to gamble.
The setup of the casino was controversial as live gambling is outlawed
in India (many states actively promote and sponsor lotteries). This was
partially circumvented by hosting it off the mainland. The government in Goa is
promoting offshore casinos in Goa by granting new licences to more companies in
an attempt to generate more tourist related revenue. Goa state is the only one
in India that permits both electronic onland casinos as well as live offshore
ones.
Future growth
In 2007, State of Goa officials finally decided to expand the number of
licenses for off-shore boating casinos tenfold in Goa to attract foreign
tourists from the Arabian peninsula, and attempt to recreate some of the
success of Macau, another former Portuguese colony. The number of
new offshore casinos in Goa has grown considerably; amongst the major players
are Casino Royale Goa, Casino Carnival, Casino Pride and coming to Onshore Casinos like Crown Casino. The state also
has an eye on the large number of Indian gamblers flocking to neighboring
Nepal, where gambling is legal. Visitors are expected to climb 20% this year,
approaching 3 million.
Casinos
in Goa: Apart from partying, reveling and lazing around, Goa is also a
gambler’s paradise. The beach destination of India offers many options for
offshore as well as onshore casinos. The casinos afloat the Mandovi river are
quite popular among the tourists. It’s rightly called the Las Vegas of India,
as the casinos offer poker machines, gaming machines and even table games.
American Roulette, Black Jack, Rummy, Stud Poker, Baccarat, Pontoon and Flash
are some the major games offered. Casino Royale, Casino Pride, Casino Carnival
are few of the popular casinos in Goa!
Timings
for Casinos in Goa
Timing: January -
December
Additional
info: Casinos
are open 24/7.
Cost
for Casinos in Goa
The
cost for Casinos in Goa is mentioned below. We have listed cost per person,
adult and child fees along with eligibility criteria
Cost Per Person: Rs. 1500 - Rs. 4000
Cost Per Person: Rs. 1500 - Rs. 4000
Eligibility Criteria:
18
years and above
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