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Manual of Goa Laws (Vol. III) – 937 – Public Gambling Act

Manual of Goa Laws (Vol. III) – 937 – Public Gambling Act

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The Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976 regulates gambling activities, the operation of common gaming houses, and public betting within the state of Goa and the union territories of Daman and Diu. It applies to residents, visitors, and business operators participating in or facilitating unauthorized gaming practices. The law prohibits illegal gambling, betting dens, and gaming instruments to maintain public order and prevent financial exploitation. However, it also allows the state government to license and regulate legal casino gaming in designated five-star hotels and offshore vessels, making it crucial for balancing legal tourism revenue with strict public regulation of illegal betting.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. The Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976 (Act No. 14 of 1976) [30th
  3. 2. The Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling (Amendment) Act, 1979 (Act No. 4
  4. 3. The Goa Public Gambling (Amendment) Act, 1992 (Act No. 11 of 1992)
  5. 4. The Goa Public Gambling (Amendment) Act, 1993 (Act No. 2 of 1994)
  6. 5. The Goa Public Gambling (Amendment) Act, 1996 (Act No. 13 of 1996)
  7. 6. The Goa Public Gambling (Amendment) Act, 2003 (Act No. 25 of 2003)

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