Delta Corp in talks to acquire Colombo Hilton - Indian media

Delta Corp in talks to acquire Colombo Hilton - Indian media

March 18, 2011   02:28 pm

India’s largest gaming company Delta Corp is in talks to buy the Hilton Hotel in Colombo reportedly. Sources say the company is likely to build a casino in the hotel after the deal. Delta Corp has already applied for a license in Sri Lanka for a casino.

The 500 room, 5-star Colombo Hilton has reportedly been valued at $110 million.

The Colombo Hilton is listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange but has been in the ‘default board’ of the exchange for years. A Sri Lankan Minister has said that the government has ‘fully taken over’ the Colombo Hilton.

Delta Corp is the only listed gaming company in India. It owns and operates 3 offshore live gaming casinos in Goa on River Mandovi – Casino Royale, Caravela and King’s Casino. Delta Corp owns 3 out of the 6 offshore live gaming casino licenses issued by the Government of Goa.

These casinos offer a variety of international games like Baccarat, Poker, Roulette, Black Jack, etc.


Courtesy: NDTV



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