Casino Operators Propose Five-Year License Renewal, Clarification on Hotel Premises
Summary
Casino operators have called for casino licenses to be renewed every five years instead of annually and for clearer rules on hotel premises under the Tourism Bill, 2081. They also want stronger monitoring, changes to casino classification, and easier entry rules for Indian customers in border areas.
Key Points
- Operators said annual license renewal makes it difficult to secure bank loans and plan long-term investments.
- They want the law to clearly state that only one casino can operate within a single hotel premises.
- Businessmen urged stronger monitoring of royalties and fines, plus smoother access for Indian customers near the border.
- Some participants pushed for higher license fees, larger-scale casinos, and clearer rules on electronic billing.
