Best casinos in India: Here’s where you must gamble when in Goa and Sikkim

GQ India
 
Best casinos in India: Here’s where you must gamble when in Goa and Sikkim
Wild Casino

Gambling is an art. One that is best practiced wearing a tux, and rolling the dice on your lucky stars. Scrolling through this list of best casinos in India, we’re certain you’d be tempted to iron out the creases on your best suit. And maybe get on that flight to Goa too.

While gambling has come to our fingertips in the form of online casinos, just like every other human requirement (no matter how large or small), in this post-pandemic recovery, the best casinos in India have opened their doors too. While nothing comes close to Vegas levels of pomp and glitz, these 5 best casinos in India are great for you to experience the adrenaline while tossing the dice or the anticipation of the dealer’s cards in poker.

1. Best casinos in India: Here’s where you must gamble when in Goa and Sikkim

The Deltin Royale is grand. And, undoubtedly, is one casino your gambling personality must endeavour at. Also Asia’s largest gaming and entertainment destination, per their official website, Deltin Royale spreads across 50,000 sq ft of area in Goa and offers more than 1000 different games. It is also a floating casino so whatever your luck in the games, you can always sip on champagne and enjoy the view.

Sikkim, apart from Goa is only the second Indian state that holds rights to legally operate a casino. While there aren’t many in Sikkim, the Casino Mahjong, operated by Mayfair Hotels is one of the best. Spread over 7,000 sqft. of prime property space in Sikkim, the casino offers 150 different games, a gorgeous spread of Sikkimese cuisine and is also one of the hottest spots for Asian casino tournaments.

Back to Goa, and back to another floating casino in the island city, Casino Pride has two mid-sized casinos floating over Mandovi river in Panaji – the hotspot for casinos. Not as huge as Deltin, Casino Pride is a great option if you aren’t looking to place heavy bets. With food and alcohol included with your package, Casino Pride will easily take away hours of your time with its vast variety of game offerings.

Set off the coast of Mandovi river, Big Daddy Casino is an offshore casino bringing another stunning mid-water gaming experience to you. A live gaming experience being the biggest attraction, Big Daddy also offers a wide range of delicacies for your non-gambler friends and family to relish while you spin your luck.

Strike Casino, also under Big Daddy casinos, is by far the largest on-land casino in Goa. While you could go to La Calypso for a quick game, when in North Goa, Casino Strike is the real deal, if waters give you the jitters. Along with gambilng, they offer other experiences including spa and retreat, a dance club, a fine dine among other things. Currently operating at a 50% capacity, you might have to wait your turn at Casino Strike in Bambolim, Goa.