Laws & Legislation

While the luck factor cannot be denied, poker is a game of skill where success depends on psychological skills, knowledge of statistics and strategizing skill. Besides, training, experience, attention and …

The main law dealing with gambling in India is the Public Gambling Act of 1867, which actually prohibits operating or being in charge of public gambling houses or activities. However, …

Poker is not just about playing and winning – it also comes with financial and tax implications. No matter whether you play the game professionally or casually, it is essential …

Poker’s legality in India has been one of the most debated topics. The legal framework of the country is complex due to the absence of clear-cut laws. The Public Gambling …

The poker industry in India has witnessed a massive rise in popularity over the last five years with more and more players joining the game. There are several factors that have …

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. …

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 …

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 …