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India – Deltin earmarks 2014 for India’s biggest casino launch
By Phil - 19 November 2013
Deltin Group is to launch the biggest casino in India at The Deltin Hotel in the first quarter of 2014, marking its first property in Daman.
Housed over 10 acres with 35,000 sq. ft. of gaming space and 168 rooms, the property will benefit from the nearby markets of Mumbai and Gujarat.
In India, live gaming is only allowed in Goa, Daman and Sikkim.
Jaydev Mody, Chairman of Deltin owners Delta Corp, said: “The Deltin Hotel in Daman is our new property which would be launched in the first quarter of 2014. Daman is near Mumbai, so we expect a good number of people coming to our hotel. We are looking to tap the Sikkim market as well as some international markets like Nepal and Sri Lanka. We have already acquired property for the casino resort in Sri Lanka and the company is exploring the emerging Sri Lankan gaming market which his poised for rapid growth. Indian visitors make up the largest percentage of total visitors to Sri Lanka accounting for 28 per cent of total Sri Lanka tourists.”
The relatively new brand from the Deltin Group is India’s first integrated gaming and hospitality brand. It aims to reflect the glamour and lifestyle offerings of Deltin properties and underscores Delta Corp’s position as India’s premier Gaming and Hospitality company.
Deltin Group includes a portfolio of gaming and hospitality properties in Goa and Daman, including Deltin Royale offshore casino in Goa, DeltinJaqk offshore casino in Goa, DeltinCaravela casino in Goa, Deltin Empress, a luxury floatel in Goa, Deltin Palms, a boutique hotel in Goa, and Deltin Suites, a luxury hotel in Goa.
“Rebranding our properties is an opportunity for us to complement our continued growth and expansion as an organization, plus introduce a stronger brand identity which is more descriptive of our mission, products and services,” Mr. Mody said. “Our primary focus has always been on providing premium experiences as we stand for luxury and glamour at each of our properties and the Deltin brand is an accurate reflection of that.”
Among the six offshore live casino gaming licenses issued by the Government of Goa, Delta owns three licenses, of which two are currently operational. Delta Corp also owns an in-principle license to set up an additional casino in Daman.
