No to casinos in Goa!

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Melanie Vaz and 10 others have signed recently.

The Issue

We, the citizens of Panaji, supported by the rest of Goa and the world, demand that:

1.      The Government of Goa immediately stop the entry of the new 112-mts long Deltin casino vessel in the Mandovi River or anywhere in Goa;

2.      The Government of Goa stop dredging the river and carrying out other works in the river to accommodate such mega casino vessels, as these are destroying the fragile marine ecosystem and the traditional livelihood of our fisherfolk;

3.      The Government of Goa stop promoting our state as a destination for gambling, and our heritage capital city as a “Sin City”, and implement a time-bound plan to remove casinos from the River Mandovi and from Goa. Remove all casino-related signage in public spaces, including airports, on barricades and hoardings. 

4.      The Government of Goa provide a rehabilitation package for Goans employed on casinos, as well as implements alternate revenue models for local businesses currently catering to Casino tourists, by promoting Goa as a family tourism destination.

 

 

 

 

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Recent signers:
Melanie Vaz and 10 others have signed recently.

The Issue

We, the citizens of Panaji, supported by the rest of Goa and the world, demand that:

1.      The Government of Goa immediately stop the entry of the new 112-mts long Deltin casino vessel in the Mandovi River or anywhere in Goa;

2.      The Government of Goa stop dredging the river and carrying out other works in the river to accommodate such mega casino vessels, as these are destroying the fragile marine ecosystem and the traditional livelihood of our fisherfolk;

3.      The Government of Goa stop promoting our state as a destination for gambling, and our heritage capital city as a “Sin City”, and implement a time-bound plan to remove casinos from the River Mandovi and from Goa. Remove all casino-related signage in public spaces, including airports, on barricades and hoardings. 

4.      The Government of Goa provide a rehabilitation package for Goans employed on casinos, as well as implements alternate revenue models for local businesses currently catering to Casino tourists, by promoting Goa as a family tourism destination.

 

 

 

 

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Petition created on 20 February 2026