Goa, Sept. 3 -- Mumbai-based gaming and hospitality giant Delta Corp has temporarily put on hold its proposed integrated resort-cum-casino township in Dhargal, Goa, citing uncertainty over the Centre's planned changes to the GST framework. The project, with an estimated investment of Rs 2,000-2,500 crore, will remain on hold until clarity is received regarding the new tax rates.

The decision comes amid indications that the government may increase the GST on casinos to 40% under the GST 2.0 framework, up from the current 28% applicable on all bets.

"The 40% GST contemplated will make the entire sector unviable," Delta Corp chairman Jaydev Mody said. "It will affect thousands of jobs, reduce visitation to the state, negatively impact reve...