In the world of luxury gaming and hospitality in India, one name stands out above the rest is Deltin. With a remarkable journey that started in 2008, Deltin has grown exponentially to become a trailblazer in the industry. Led by the Anil Malani, CEO, Deltin the brand has left an indelible mark on India’s gaming landscape with its portfolio of iconic offshore – onshore casinos and 5-star hotels. In an exclusive interview with Malani, Asmita Mukherjee delves into Deltin’s future plans and its commitment to excellence in the realm of hospitality-focused gaming.
While speaking on Deltin’s inception and evolution Malani explained that the inception of the Deltin brand created by the visionary Jaydev Mody. “Our operations began with one casino in 2008. Since then, Deltin has expanded exponentially and currently has 3 iconic offshore casinos, 5 onshore (land based) casinos and 2 five-star hotels under its portfolio. Deltin is distinguished by its investments in the creation of high-quality luxury gaming and hospitality infrastructure. Delta Corp Ltd, the sole publicly traded Indian casino and online gaming company, owns the Deltin brand. Deltin has set itself apart by investing in high-quality luxury gaming and hospitality infrastructure, earning it a position as the sole publicly traded Indian casino and online gaming company, under Delta Corp Ltd.
Goa, Daman, Sikkim, and Nepal are the strongholds for the ‘Deltin’ brand of gaming and entertainment. Deltin continues to be the undisputed market leader in its segment.”
In regard to their impressive portfolio, Malani highlighted the significant impact of three offshore floating casinos, which have become iconic luxury gaming destinations in Goa – Deltin Royale, Deltin Jaqk, and Kings Casino (formerly Deltin Caravela). Looking ahead, Deltin’s vision is to further elevate its presence in the market. He stated, “We have also mark our presence with five exceptional land-based casinos, including Deltin Zuri at The Zuri White Sand Resorts in South Goa, Deltin Gold at the Sinq Prive Hotel in the popular Candolim belt of Goa, Deltin Denzong at Hotel ITC Denzong Regency in Sikkim, Deltin Casino International in Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Nepal, and Deltin Suites Casino at Hotel Deltin Suites in Goa.
Also, Deltin owns two 5-star hotels – Deltin Suites, a 106 room, all-suite hotel with a casino and The Deltin, a 176 room five-star hotel in Daman, which is an integrated resort with a proposed casino.”
According to Malani, the gaming scenario in India portrays a young and rapidly expanding market. He emphasised by saying, “The country’s rapid economic development and the accompanying surge of urbanisation are driving an increase in demand for high-end gaming, entertainment and hospitality. ‘Deltin’ has a strong business model and an effective management structure, and it is an industry pioneer, therefore it’s expected to remain at the top of its field for the foreseeable future.”
The Deltin Group – gaming-focused hospitality unit, is facing certain restrictions as it seeks to expand its operations to new geographical locations. Malani informed that currently, live gaming (casinos) is permitted only in the states of Goa and Sikkim in India. Nevertheless, Deltin has already made a significant impact in both of these gaming destinations, establishing a dominating presence. The company is eagerly awaiting its casino license in Daman, pending regulatory approvals. Despite the limitations in India, the Deltin Group has also ventured into the international market, operating a casino in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Mentioning that Deltin’s growth and success fuelled by its strategic business approaches Malani stated, “A key factor is their adeptness in acquiring gaming licenses at the right time, enabling them to stay ahead of the competition. Deltin have also made significant investments in creating exceptional gaming and hospitality infrastructure, including offshore vessels, onshore casinos, and luxurious five-star hotels, by bringing luxury gaming experiences to India, comparable to renowned destinations like Vegas and Macau, Deltin has played a pioneering role in putting India on the global map for gaming and entertainment.”
Elaborating on the expansion and innovation plans of Deltin Malani explained, “In the short term, the company’s business thrives with a healthy income stream, capitalising on the booming gaming market in India. Looking ahead, a dream project takes shape as Delta Corp plans an integrated resort spread across 100 acres in Goa. With in-principal approval from the Investment & Promotion Board, this resort will be a one-of-a-kind destination, offering a 5-star hotel, electronic casino, theme park, shopping mall, gaming zones, and a plethora of family recreational activities. Envisioned to attract both international tourists seeking cultural experiences and Indian outbound travellers.”
asmita.mukherjee@saffronsynergies.in
