Goa Budget Plans 200 Percent Fee Increase for New Casinos

Goa’s government has proposed a major increase in the cost of opening new casinos, part of a wider set of measures outlined in the state budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant presented the plan in the Goa Legislative Assembly on March 6, introducing changes aimed at adjusting oversight of the gaming industry while generating additional revenue. Under the proposal, the fee required to establish a new casino would rise sharply. The government said the move targets […] The post Goa Budget Plans 200 Percent Fee Increase for New Casinos appeared first on World Casino News.

Mar 9, 2026 - 09:15
Goa Budget Plans 200 Percent Fee Increase for New Casinos

Goa’s government has proposed a major increase in the cost of opening new casinos, part of a wider set of measures outlined in the state budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant presented the plan in the Goa Legislative Assembly on March 6, introducing changes aimed at adjusting oversight of the gaming industry while generating additional revenue. Under the proposal, the fee required to establish a new casino would rise sharply. The government said the move targets […]

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