At a glance[1]
- Status
- OpenOpen 24h
- Type
- Casino
- Licence
- Commercial casino
- Area
- Panaji
- Regulator
- Government of Goa (Department of Home
Gaming Commissioner under the Goa Public Gambling Act)
Official website
Practise in the app
A link will appear once the app is out.
Coming soonEntry and money rules for Casino Rivers
| Item | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
What is the minimum age? | 21 or older | Confirmed[5] |
Is there a dress code? | Smart casual | Confirmed[5] |
Can foreign visitors enter? | Residents: Residents may enter under conditions. ID is checked at the door | Confirmed[5] |
Open 24 hours? | Open 24 hours | Confirmed |
Do I have to declare cash I bring in? | The cash-declaration threshold when crossing the border is US$5,000. | Confirmed[4] |
Is there an entry fee? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Can I use cash or a credit card? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Can I exchange money? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
What are the minimum bets? | Not confirmed. | Not confirmed |
Status: Confirmed = checked with a source; No rule in law = checked and no rule exists; Varies = set by each venue; Not confirmed = not yet checked.
Under Goa law, land-based casinos may offer only electronic games and slot machines.[3]
What the operator says[1]
3 Card Poker, Andar Bahar, Mini Baccarat, Black Jack, American Roulette
Sources
The check date is the day we read the source.
- 1OfficialCasino Rivers (Novotel Goa Panjim)Checked：2026-09-30
- 2OfficialCasino Rivers FAQ (age 21, dress code, ID)Checked：2026-09-30
- 3LawGoa Public Gambling Act 1976, s.13AChecked：2026-09-30
- 4RegulatorMumbai Customs Zone III - Passenger guidelines (foreign currency declaration thresholds)Checked：2026-09-29
- 5LawGoa Public Gambling (Amendment) Act, 2012 (s.2(7) tourist, s.13G entry)Checked：2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Background (India): Photo by Basavarajmin21, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons. Resized.