Before & After 2020
Use the toggle below to switch between how a criterion stood before Daman's 2020 casino law amendment and how it stands after. On wider screens, "Compare both" shows the two states side by side. A full static table follows for anyone who prefers it, or if the interactive widget does not load.
Full comparison table
This static table shows every criterion with both states at once and needs no JavaScript to read.
| Criterion | Before 2020 | After 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Legal status of land-based gaming | Not part of Daman's tourism landscape. | Licensed gaming rooms permitted inside qualifying large hotels. verify against current notification |
| Which venues can host gaming rooms | No hotel operated a licensed gaming room. | Generally limited to hotels meeting a minimum room count and star classification. verify against current notification |
| Access for local residents | Did not arise; no licensed rooms existed. | Reported as restricted to non-resident visitors. verify against current notification |
| Licensing and oversight authority | No dedicated licensing authority or fee structure. | A licensing process with application and renewal fees is understood to apply. verify against current notification |
| Hospitality and tourism infrastructure | Hotel sector oriented toward weekend leisure travellers. | Some large hotels reported to add gaming rooms as one amenity among others. verify against current property listings |
| Position relative to other Indian jurisdictions | Not part of the Goa/Sikkim gaming conversation. | Referenced alongside Goa and Sikkim as a third jurisdiction with a legal framework. verify against current notification |
| Public visibility and promotion | Gaming was not a feature of tourism marketing. | Referenced in travel and news coverage, within strict Indian advertising limits. verify current advertising restrictions |
| Regulatory and public scrutiny | Focused on general hospitality licensing and heritage conservation. | Drew commentary on enforcement of the residency restriction and licensing transparency. verify against current commentary |
For the legislative detail behind these changes, see The Amendment That Changed It. For how Daman fits into the wider Indian picture, see Daman in the Casino Map of India.