Offshore casino licences open to review in 2027, says Babush
Goa's Revenue Minister Babush Monserrate stated that offshore casino licenses will be up for review in 2027.Summary
Goa's Revenue Minister Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate announced that the state government will review the issue of offshore casinos when their licenses come up for renewal in 2027. Monserrate defended his past actions, stating he attempted to address land encroachments by the casinos but faced opposition. He acknowledged the conflicting views on casinos, noting some residents oppose them while others benefit from the businesses they support. Panaji Mayor Rohit Monserrate clarified he has no control over casino operations. The discussion occurred alongside meetings with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and BJP president Damodar Naik regarding upcoming Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) elections, with candidate selection currently underway and potential for new faces on the list.
(Source：The Navhind Times)