The Netherlands’ online gambling body, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has imposed a fine of €1,275,000 on Americas Cardroom (ACR Poker) owner Winning Poker Network for violating gambling laws of the Dutch nation. …
Laws & Legislation
On January 10th, 2025, the Indian Supreme Court temporarily stayed show-cause notices worth ₹1.12 lakh crore. These notices were issued under Goods and Services Tax (GST) proceedings against online gaming …
EGF CEO Highlights India’s Gaming Growth Potential With Call for Clear Legal Framework
India is one of the driving forces in gaming, with over 40% of the world’s gamers; however, the country’s gamers only contribute 1% to global gaming revenue. Anuraag Saxena, CEO …
Wynn Las Vegas has agreed to pay $130 million to resolve an ongoing criminal investigation by the US Department of Justice. This comes after the company admitted criminal wrongdoing by …
In a landmark judgment, the Allahabad High Court recognized that poker and rummy are games of skill, not gambling. A division bench led by Justice Shekhar B Saraf and Justice …
Resorts World Las Vegas Under Fire: Could AML Violations Cost the Casino Its Future?
The popular resort casino Resorts World Las Vegas is alleged to have violated Nevada’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Laws. Facing a million-dollar fine and the risk of losing the gambling license. …
New Zealand is set to license online casinos and online poker rooms, under a new regulation aimed at minimizing harm, boosting tax collection, and providing protection to consumers, as announced …
After the interim budget in February 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2024 of the NDA government. The budget session, scheduled to run …
Bombay High Court Allows a Student with Online Gaming Disorder to Take the Improvement Exams in July 2024
The Bombay High Court has allowed a 19-year-old boy with an Online Gaming Disorder to retake his Class XII improvement exams. Delivered on July 4 by a division bench of …
Proposed Changes by GST Council to Provide Big Relief for Online Gaming Sector
On June 22, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) recommended an amendment to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. This amendment would give the government the authority, …