India has a very limited amount of legal gambling. Five cities in the
country of India allow gambling. In these five cities, there are six
gaming operations currently running. There are casinos and other gaming
facilities available in India. Casinos and cruise-based casinos are
the only legal forms of gambling.
Salcette, a city in India, currently has the most casinos with two. The
largest one in the country is Winners Casino and Hacienda de Ora. This
casino only has slots machines and video poker games.
Goa is going to be India's future casino capital. The Indian government
is now going to allow ten more floating casinos. Previously, only one
floating casino has been allowed and a lot of upscale hotels only have
slot machines.
Indian culture really looks down upon gambling. The only form of
gambling that is considered acceptable is horse racing. The main reason
they are relaxing the country's rules is because the gaming industry
brings in significant income for India.
The floating casino in Goa is a cruise-based casino. It is called
Caravela and can comfortably accommodate 300 people. Caravela starts
its adventure from Panaji which is the capital of Goa. On the top floor
of the cruise ship, travelers can see the sights and sounds of the
Indian coastline on the Arabian Sea. On the floors that have gaming
sessions, travelers can play blackjack, rummy, poker, baccarat, pontoon,
and flash. There are also a host of slot machines available to play.
Besides gaming facilities on floating casinos in Goa, there are also
fine restaurants and relaxing swimming pools.
A popular poker tournament, hosted by the Maharajah Club, will be coming
to India called the Asian Poker Classic. The prize for the tournament
is $1 million and this is true history in the making for Indian culture.
There has never been a tournament of this nature previous to this one.
The Asian Poker Classic will be held in Goa at the International Grand
Resort from March1 - 4, 2007. This is definitely going to attract tons
of visitors looking to win the grand prize. It is very likely that
professional poker players, celebrities, and people from all over the
world will come to play.
In addition to trying their skills and luck in the Asian Poker Classic,
players will get to enjoy the awesome sights and sounds at the
International Grand Resort Hotel in Goa. It really is gorgeous!
Visitors will also be treated to wonderful parties and delicious food.
