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Goa High Court blocks casino vessel from entering Panaji Port

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The Bombay High Court at Goa ruled on 6 May that the 112-metre MV Deltin Royale cannot enter Panaji Port without a valid seaworthiness certificate. The vessel would also need the court’s prior approval to sail into port, even if it obtains the required certifications. The court is due to hear further arguments from local petitioners and Delta Pleasure Cruise Company on 6 July.

The vessel cannot enter port without seaworthiness certification and prior court approval.

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Kenya High Court leaves gambling licence fee unresolved as demand rises 29.5%

Kenya’s new gambling licence fee remains unresolved after the High Court froze licensing regulations on 20 July 2026. The expected judgement did not arrive on 2 October. The outlet reported that iGaming demand increased 29.5% between July and September.

Kenya's High Court has not set the fee for a new gambling licence, with the matter still open after a judgement expected on 2 October did not arrive. The court froze the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026 on 20 July 2026, and the case, Judicial Review E251 of 2026, returns for mention on 12 October, according to the court account reported.

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