Goa, July 23 -- Casino operators in Goa collectively owe the State government Rs 352.44 crore in unpaid dues, with some cases stretching back to 2018, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant informed the Assembly on Tuesday.

In a written reply during the ongoing Assembly session, the Chief Minister tabled a document listing valid casino licencees and identifying those who have defaulted on Annual Recurring Fees (ARF) and dues accumulated during the Covid period.

An analysis of the data reveals that among the 18 onshore casinos with valid licences, nine have outstanding payments, while six others have either had their licences revoked or are no longer operational.

Three of the non-operational onshore casinos alone account for over Rs 264.81 cro...