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High Court seeks Goa govt’s reply on 2,000-capacity casino boat plea

The petitioners said the Goa government cannot just replace a vessel with a capacity of 70 with another vessel of a capacity of 2000 without considering all aspects
Updated on Apr 24, 2026 06:38 am IST

Tommaso Cioni has gambling issues? Debunking viral claim on Annie's husband

Savannah Guthrie's sister Annie (R) and her husband, Tommaso Cioni.
Updated on Feb 11, 2026 09:00 am IST

Nas beats Jay-Z in NYC ‘casino battle’ with Queens project: Net worth compared

Jay-Z and rapper Nasir 'Nas' Jones.
Published on Sept 26, 2025 06:20 am IST

Over 50% Times Square residents oppose Jay-Z-backed casino project, poll shows

Times Square casino would be met with intense and widespread public backlash.
Published on Sept 08, 2025 11:55 am IST

Hyderabad man kills security guard in fit of rage at Goa casino: Police

The accused was intercepted while proceeding towards Dabolim Airport trying to evade arrest. (Representative file photo)
Updated on May 29, 2025 12:21 pm IST

Thailand tightens casino rules: Will tourists still flock to gamble?

Thailand’s casinos are almost here: Who can actually play as country tightens proposed casino rules?
Published on Feb 17, 2025 02:40 pm IST

Thailand tourist attraction: Casino resorts to elevate Thai tourism

Thailand tourist attraction: Government pushes for casino resorts to elevate Thai tourism
Published on Aug 04, 2024 04:40 pm IST

The last cards have been dealt as the iconic Mirage closes its doors on the Las Vegas Strip

The last cards have been dealt as the iconic Mirage closes its doors on the Las Vegas Strip
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 06:58 am IST

Singapore: Sentosa’s Tanjong, Palawan, Siloso beaches closed after oil spill

People walk next to an oil slick at Tanjong Beach on Sentosa, Singapore June 15, 2024. Singapore travel alert: Sentosa’s Tanjong, Palawan, Siloso beaches closed after oil spill
Published on Jun 15, 2024 03:38 pm IST

Thailand again considers legalising casinos to lure tourists

Thailand again considers legalising casinos to lure tourists
Published on Mar 16, 2024 03:49 pm IST

Macau: Casinos set for bumper month as tourists flock to biggest gambling hub

The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel is shown in Macau. Casinos set for bumper month as tourists flock to world’s biggest gambling hub
Published on Feb 16, 2024 12:49 pm IST

Ram temple consecration: Check out timing of closure of Goa casinos on Jan 22

There are six off shore casinos and several on shore casinos operating in Goa. (Representational picture)
Published on Jan 21, 2024 02:27 pm IST

Casinos: Goa's trump card or bad bet?

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The companies that run the casino business are now a mainstay not just in Goa’s casino landscape, but also in the state’s social-cultural one.
Published on Nov 27, 2023 08:23 pm IST

Sanjay Raut’s attack was to defame me, says Bawankule

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Updated on Nov 23, 2023 08:10 am IST

Macau casinos reopen as Typhoon Saola moves away from gambling hub

Macau flights cancelled, casinos reopen as Typhoon Saola moves away from gambling hub
Published on Sept 02, 2023 03:42 pm IST

Japan approves controversial plan to open first casino in Osaka to lure tourists

The spinning wheel on a roulette table is seen at Japan Casino School in Tokyo. Japan approves controversial plan to open first casino in Osaka to lure tourists
Published on Apr 14, 2023 07:48 pm IST

Macau eases Covid-19 travel rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound

People wearing face masks walk in front of the ruins of Saint Paul's during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic in Macau, China. Macau eases Covid-19 travel rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound
Updated on Jan 02, 2023 04:52 pm IST

Macau casinos expected to invest around $12 billion over next 10 years: Report

Galaxy and Sands may invest more than 20 billion patacas each, while the others will invest less than 20 billion patacas.
Published on Nov 14, 2022 09:09 am IST

Macau casinos see another dismal month as China's Covid-19 lockdowns widen

Gaming machines are seen at the casino of MGM Cotai in Macau, China 
Updated on Oct 01, 2022 05:02 pm IST

After decriminalizing cannabis, Thailand to allow casinos to operate

After decriminalizing cannabis, Thailand is now considering casinos to attract foreign money and lure more tourists to galvanize its pandemic-hit economy.
Published on Jul 27, 2022 06:55 pm IST

Macau casinos reopen after almost two weeks of Covid-19 travel curbs

People walk past Casino Lisboa in Macau, China 
Updated on Jul 23, 2022 07:42 pm IST

Meghalaya to bet big on casinos, on-line gambling and gaming for tourists

Meghalaya to bet big on casinos, on-line gambling and gaming for tourists 
Updated on Apr 24, 2022 07:36 pm IST

Businessman who lost nearly £4 million sues club for not 'stopping him': Report

The businessman was playing the card game baccarat when he lost £3.9 million in 2015.
Published on Jan 29, 2022 09:11 am IST

Gyms, theatres, casinos, pools to remain shut in Goa: Official

As per the order of the Ministry of Home Affairs, shops in markets will continue to remain shut, while in rural areas, all shops, except those in shopping malls, are allowed to open.
Updated on Apr 25, 2020 05:07 pm IST

Coronavirus: Educational institutes, casinos, pubs, multiplexes to remain closed in Goa

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
Published on Mar 15, 2020 10:12 am IST

Akshay Kumar celebrates mother’s birthday by taking her to her ‘favourite place in the world’, a casino

Akshay Kumar with his mother, in Singapore.
Updated on Jan 21, 2020 12:01 pm IST

45% of Goa men are current gamblers; casinos not popular among locals: Study

According to the study, 49.9% of participants reported engaging in gambling behaviours at least once in their lifetime while 45.4% reported current gambling or in the past 12 months.
Updated on Nov 15, 2019 03:27 pm IST

Casinos, discos mooted to draw tourists to Agra

A deserted view of Taj Mahal in Agra on Monday ahead of visit by Belgian Royal couple King Philippe and Queen Mathilde. PTI Photo by Kamal Kishore
Updated on Oct 06, 2019 01:02 am IST

Agra wants casinos, ‘mujra’ points to make tourists stay

Worried by the dwindling number of tourists, especially foreigners, tourism traders of Agra, once the capital city of Akbar, are demanding ‘casinos’ (where gambling takes place) to attract tourists.
Updated on Oct 04, 2019 11:54 pm IST

‘Goans to be banned from casinos soon’, says chief minister Pramod Sawant

Goa’s offshore casinos operate out of ships anchored in the Mandovi river that flows past Panaji.
Updated on Aug 07, 2019 10:37 pm IST