The resumption of Goa's casinos will help boost the state's tourism prospects in the coming days, even as casino operations are adapting to the pandemic-inspired new normal with contactless check-in processes and making pre-booking mandatory for all guests.

"It's too early to say as Goa has opened to tourism just a while back. However, it's a known fact that the casino industry is an important stakeholder to the tourism industry in Goa and is a unique attraction. In due course of time, we are certain that there will surely be a positive impact on the tourist footfall in Goa," says Anil Malani, chief executive officer of the Deltin Group, which runs three offshore casinos and one onshore casino in the coastal state.