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Goa Proposes Ban on Under-18s Entering Casinos
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 04:03 PM
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Goa authorities have announced a new regulation that will bar anyone under 18 from entering casino premises.
Goa has introduced a regulation that will prohibit individuals below the age of 18 from entering casino premises. The move, aimed at curbing underage gambling, will be enforced by casino operators and security personnel.
Under the new rule, all casino establishments will be required to verify the age of patrons through valid identification before allowing entry. The policy is expected to strengthen existing measures that already restrict minors from gambling activities.
The decision comes as Goa’s casino industry faces scrutiny over its impact on youth. By tightening age verification, the state hopes to reduce the number of underage gamblers and align its gambling sector with national standards.
Under the new rule, all casino establishments will be required to verify the age of patrons through valid identification before allowing entry. The policy is expected to strengthen existing measures that already restrict minors from gambling activities.
The decision comes as Goa’s casino industry faces scrutiny over its impact on youth. By tightening age verification, the state hopes to reduce the number of underage gamblers and align its gambling sector with national standards.