Casinos stay closed as Goa enters curfew said to be “stricter than lockdown”
Wednesday 12 de May 2021 / 03:45
⏱ 2 min read
(India).- Casinos in the Indian state of Goa look set to remain closed for some time after the government announced this week a two-week, state-wide curfew until 7am on 24 May.
The curfew is the latest measure taken by local authorities to curb India’s crippling COVID-19 outbreak. There were 329,942 new cases recorded nationwide on Monday of which 2,804 were in Goa.
According to Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, the curfew is stricter than a lockdown that had been in place since late April, which had forced the suspension of operations for all non-essential services including casinos, hotels, bars, restaurants and tourism facilities. Under curfew, a far wider array of businesses must close, while social gatherings such as weddings, cultural functions or religious congregations are banned.
Tourists can only enter the state if they have received a negative result from a COVID-19 test within the previous 72 hours or have been vaccinated.
Banks and medical outlets are among those allowed to operate, with grocery and convenience stores permitted to operate for a limited number of hours per day.
In a filing, India’s largest gaming operator Delta Corp – which operates three offshore and one land-based casino in Goa – said via a statement, “Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases being witnessed in Goa, the office of the District Magistrate, North Goa has inter alia extended the lockdown and directed that casinos in North Goa shall remain closed until 7.00am on 24 May 2021.
“Accordingly, the casinos operated by the Company and its subsidiaries in Goa will remain closed during this period. We are unable to estimate the quantum of potential losses on account of this temporary closure and the pandemic at this time.”
Categoría:Casino
Tags: Sin tags
País: India
Event
GAT EXPO CARTAGENA 2026
24 de March 2026
GAT Expo Cartagena 2026 came to an end after a resounding success
(Cartagena de Indias).- With this closing, GAT Events continues its remarkable 2026 circuit with upcoming stops in Mexico City, São Paulo, San Juan, Bogotá and Santo Domingo, consolidating its presence as a B2B platform for the development of the legal gaming business in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Friday 27 Mar 2026 / 12:00
Latin American Regulators Unite to Tackle Illegal Gambling and Highlight Risks for Minors
(Cartagena de Indias, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At GAT Expo Cartagena 2026, Jesús Mariano Acevedo, President of LOTBA (Buenos Aires City Lottery), took part in the regulators’ panel where he analyzed online gaming challenges, the rise of illegal gambling, and the need for a joint strategy between the public and private sectors in the region.
Friday 27 Mar 2026 / 12:00
Nevada’s Regulatory Model Offers Key Lessons for Latin America at GAT Expo Cartagena 2026
(Cartagena de Indias, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During GAT Expo Cartagena 2026, SoloAzar provided exclusive on-site coverage of the international conference “Lessons from Nevada’s Regulatory Model for Latin America,” where Brian Krolicki, Vice Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission, delivered a comprehensive overview of regulatory best practices, emphasizing that “strong regulation is not the enemy of a successful gaming industry—it is the foundation that makes long-term growth possible.”
Thursday 26 Mar 2026 / 12:00
SUSCRIBIRSE
Para suscribirse a nuestro newsletter, complete sus datos
Reciba todo el contenido más reciente en su correo electrónico varias veces al mes.