Goa: India's Finest Casinos

No country on earth can claim the same elegant combination of wild scenery, graceful culture and timeless traditions as India. Easily claiming the title of 'Pearl of the Orient', India now offers several world-class Casinos that only add to her ever growing aura of beauty and class.

Seven registered and renowned casino destinations include:

The Ramada Caravela Beach Resort is located on the serene white sands of Varca beach and offers space for relaxation, romance and self-discovery.

The Ramada boasts 2 high-roller casinos:

The Goa Nugget, a no-nonsense gambling nightspot with a strong tendency for opulence and style. At the Nugget, you will find a chic gaming room with Roulette, Blackjack and Poker tables awaiting your presence.

The MS Caravela, a super-deluxe casino cruise ship which docks off the coast Panjim - Goa, is India's first high-limit live gaming casino. The MS Caravela, a joint venture between Casinos Austria and the Advani Pleasure Cruise Company, is 215 feet long and easily accommodates 300 people.

The ship is open daily, operates almost around the clock, sports 8 gaming machines and 12 poker and table games, allowing bets of between INR 100 - 10,000. All casino staff have been trained by expatriates and are held to international gaming standards.

The Cidade de Goa is a breathtaking beach side resort of stunning terracotta architecture. Modeled after a Portuguese hill hamlet and surrounded by 40 acres of gardens, the hotel and casino earned an international R.I.B.A. award for design.

The Goldfinger Casino is open between 24 hours a day and is a state of the art gaming facility, containing over 35 slot machines, Roulette, Black Jack, Slot Reel and gambling options for horse racing.

Holiday Inn Goa Resort is spread over 25 acres of prime beach real estate and containing 170 rooms, the Holiday Inn Goa Resort is a quaint holiday getaway build in classic style, offering a bar, 2 restaurants and a casino.

The casino, known as the Hacienda De Oro, meaning 'House of Gold' is designed to exude a spicy Mexican ambiance. The 'House of Golf' offers 150 slot machines and several table games such as Blackjack and Roulette.

The casino is located 17kms from Margao City and 50kms from Panjim city.

The Leela Palace Hotel is another high-end 5 star resort set in a decadent location and filled with the elegant pleasures that make life worth living.

The Gaming Club - Las Vegas, the hotel's casino, is equipped with 20 slot machines, Roulette and Derby games. The casino runs for 24 hours and is impeccable as far as design and comfort go.

Renaissance Goa Resort is an endearing although imposing landmark located on the Colva Beach. Giving a splendid view of the Arabian Sea, the resort is a plush 5-star palace of enjoyment and pleasure and features and in-house casino.

Majorda Beach Resort is set on a 26km stretch of soft white sand and warm blue waves, the Majorda goes all out in an attempt to impress its visitors.

Treasures Casino, located in the resort, allows you to gamble with panache. The casino is actually quite well equipped with and proffers a range of games such as Baccarat, Blackjack, Mini-Flush, One-Armed Bandit and 15 slot machines.