Business Standard

Goa set to host second World Gaming Festival

Image

IANS Panaji

The second edition of World Gaming Festival (casino) will be held here from November 30 to December 4, the organisers Delta Corp announced here on Friday.

The first edition of the festival was held in 2011.

The upcoming edition will be held on three ships -- Deltin Jaqk, Deltin Royale and Deltin Caravela.

"Most of the participants will be Indians; we might also see some foreign tourists joining us on the deck," Anil Malani, President, Delta Corp, told IANS.

The last edition was stretched over a week, while this time it will be a five-day affair.

"Earlier, we had a week-long festival, now it will conclude in five days, keeping in mind the high air fare, hotel charges of our customers," Malani said.

 

Performances by singer Bhumi Trivedi and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma are expected to take place here during the festival.

--IANS

sam/tri/sac

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Nov 24 2017 | 2:02 PM IST

Explore News