The gaming and hospitality giant, Delta Corp Limited, is raising the stakes by replicating the business model of global gaming hubs such as Macau and Las Vegas. The strategic move seeks to elevate India’s luxury gaming experience, attract visitors from across the globe and put India on the global map for casino gaming. The expansion aims to further establish Goa, Sikkim and the union territory of Daman and Diu as world-class gaming destinations and position Delta Corp a dominant force in global gaming.
A Bigger & More Modern Casino To Replace Deltin Royale in 2025
The big news for the poker community is that Delta Corp Limited will be replacing its iconic Deltin Royale casino with a bigger and more modern vessel in 2025. This was revealed by Delta Corp’s COO Manoj Jain in an interview with CNBC-TV18. Jain said that the casino will be replaced by a bigger and more modern vessel, which will have world class gaming options, making the venue more lucrative for poker players and gaming enthusiasts.
Deltin Royale’s Contribution To Live Poker
Known for its world-class live entertainment, fine dining, and high-end gaming, Deltin Royale, the most luxurious floating casino in the country, has played host to several marquee poker events in the past. The offshore casino hosted first-ever Deltin Poker Tournament series in January 2016 in partnership with Adda52. India’s ace player Raghav Bansal shipped the inaugural Main Event of the series, taking home a massive INR 30,60,000 in top prize money.
Since then, the offshore casino has played host to several live marquee poker events, including over 16 editions of Deltin Poker Tournament (DPT), World Poker Tour, and DPT Colossus Super High Roller Series. The venue has also played host to several high-value cash festivals. Most recently, it hosted DPT Immortals-Mega Poker Cash Festival. Currently, the casino playing host to DPT Xpress, which caters mainly to low-to high stakes players with high-value poker tournaments for pros looking to win mega prizes. The event kicked off on February 5 and will conclude on February 10, 2025.
What Poker Players Can Expect from the New Deltin Vessel
With the new vessel, which promises to be bigger and more modern with more sophisticated amenities, poker players can expect even grander poker tournaments with bigger buy-in and bigger prize pools and high-stake cash game festivals. While the details are yet to be revealed, it is a game-changing move for Indian poker and we can expect the next level poker action.
Delta Corp’s Deltin brand was created by Jaydev Mody in 2012 and since then it has been playing a pivotal role in transforming India’s gaming and hospitality industry. What began with just one casino in 2008 has grown into an impressive portfolio of three offshore casinos, three land-based casinos, and two five-star hotels. With huge investments in high-end luxury gaming infrastructure, Delta Corp has been instrumental in the economic development of Goa and Sikkim, boosting tourism and generating revenue for the government through luxury gaming and entertainment.
Looking ahead, Delta Corp is very optimistic about India’s gaming market, which is still young but rapidly expanding. The company sees the surge in urbanization and economic growth as a key player in driving premium gaming and hospitality. As the leader in high-end gaming and hospitality, Delta Corp is aiming to leverage its market leadership to maintain and grow its stronghold in the industry. Their properties, including the new floating casino, will continue to set benchmarks in the gaming sector ahead.
2024 Highlights: A Year of Big Events & Record Giveaways
2024 was an eventful year for Deltin as the brand hosted over 150 celebrity-studded events and awarded over INR 50 crores in giveaways, firmly establishing itself as the leader in gaming. The introduction of a bigger vessel and more modern vessel reaffirms their commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring that both poker players and casino-goers get to play in bigger and more exciting events in the years to come.
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