Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Police Arrest Eleven in Goa Casino Gambling Raid
In Goa, the police raided a casino called Puppy’s Casino Gold and caught people gambling illegally.
Eleven people were arrested, including a dealer and shift manager.
The police found equipment used for gambling, worth a lot of money.
People from different parts of India were involved.
A politician had previously pointed out that some casinos were allowing a type of gambling that they shouldn't be.
The police are investigating and have charged those arrested with breaking gambling laws.
Police arrested 11 people during a raid on a casino in North Goa.
The raid took place at Puppy’s Casino Gold in Candolim, Bardez.
The arrests were made for illegal gambling activities.
Gambling equipment worth approximately Rs 35 lakh was seized.
Those arrested were from various Indian states including Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi and Bihar.
- Who
- Police, casino staff, and gamblers
- What
- Police busted an illegal gambling operation.
- When
- Early hours of Wednesday
- Where
- Puppy’s Casino Gold in Candolim, Bardez, North Goa
- Why
- Due to a tip-off about illegal gambling activities.
Casino Operators
Goa Government
Live Gaming
Casino Operators
Live gaming is part of the legal business operations.
Goa Government
The Goa government says live gaming isn't allowed in on-shore casinos.
- Location
- Puppy’s Casino Gold, Candolim, Bardez, Goa
- Arrests
- 11 people
- Seized equipment value
- Approximately Rs 35 lakh
- Charges
- Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act, 1976
- Involved States
- Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Bihar