The Indian online gaming industry, currently valued at $3.5 billion, advised the government to reconsider its decision of a 28% Goods and Service Tax (GST) on the Contest Entry Amount …
Laws & Legislation
Poker’s Legality In India: Navigating The Legal Landscape Of Poker In India
Poker is a fascinating game of cards that has been enjoyed by people worldwide for centuries. However, in India, the legality of the game has been a bit confusing and …
Gov. Says It May Take Control Instead, A Year After Proposing Self-Regulation for Online Gaming: Report
With the rise of the gaming industry, the Indian Government is considering imposing time and spending limits on online and real-money games. This is done to address gaming addiction among …
ASG Presents GamesKraft GST Challenge Before SC, Seeks Listing On July 15, 2024
ASG N. Venkatraman the GamesKraft GST brought the GmesKraft GST matter before a three-judge bench led by the Chief Justice, requesting a hearing date after the court’s reopening on July …
GamesKraft & PokerBaazi Battle GST In Supreme Court; Next Hearing Set For July
A Supreme Court bench led by CJI Dr. DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, heard a writ petition filed by PokerBaazi, an online poker platform. The …
AIGF CEO Asks for Strict Measures Against illegal Offshore Betting Platforms
Roland Landers, CEO of the All India Gaming Federation, has urged the government of India to regulate offshore betting and gambling platforms. He highlighted the need for models like the …
GST Authorities to Blacklist 60 Offshore Online Gaming Platforms for MeitY
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has received advice from the Goods and Service Tax (GST) authorities to block 60 offshore online gaming platforms. This action came after …
Natural8 India FIR Controversy: Fact or Fiction? What Is The Agenda Behind This?
Launched in September last year, Natural8 India, the rising star in India’s online poker landscape, has recently found itself in the midst of controversy. Several media channels reported that the …
Union Budget 2024 Sparks Optimism Within The Gaming Industry
Focusing significantly on technology, innovation and youth, the Union Budget 2024 has ignited hopes within the Indian gaming industry. The budget features a staggering ₹1 lakh crore corpus for deep …
On January 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of India will hear the petitions from the E-Gaming Federation (EGF) and gaming companies A23 & Games 24×7. The hearing will be conducted by …