These casinos offer the same games as the floating casinos in Goa but at the user’s convenience. Offshore casinos do not violate and India federal gambling laws, but residents could be subject to state laws.

India residents also have access to online rupee casinos that are operating offshore.

India residents can access the local casinos for now, but many people feel their days are numbered. Many people who represent the BJP agree that casinos are for tourists. The BJP is the driving force behind banning Goans from local casinos. This comes as no surprise giving the BJP’s stance on gambling and other issues. Last week the BJP announced that they would not take Kanda’s support in Haryana. Many Indians found it interesting that he would try his hand in politics again after all that has happened in recent years. In the last few years, many controversies have swirled around Gopal Kanda, including allegations of harassment, and abetting suicide. Casino owners would eventually catch a break when state officials agreed to extend their permits until a permanent location was found. The Panaji City mayor told the casino operators that the state will no longer issue casino licenses for floating casinos and that they needed to be moved quickly. Currently, there are six floating casinos in the Mandovi, but Goa state officials are pushing to relocate the casinos immediately.