The issue of offshore casinos has accounted for a significant part of the discussions in the Goa legislative assembly over the last two sessions, with the opposition alleging that several ministers had been paid by the casino operators to turn a blind eye to norms being flouted by the latter.

There are presently six offshore casinos operating in Goa, five of which are functioning on expired no objection certificates (NOC) issued by Captain of Ports, a state government agency that governs minor ports.