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Top 5 Irish Online Casino Operators

Online gambling is both big business and big fun in Ireland. Irish players enjoy everything from online casinos to the National Lottery, bingo to sports betting, and tonnes more. Irish gambling enthusiasts have a wealth of options to choose from, including operators right at home in the Emerald Isle. Read on to get a complete overview of the best…

Top and Best ・ 24 December 2023

Native News Online

How Online Casino Regulation Can Boost Tax Revenues, Reduce Problem Gambling

Picture this: You're sitting at home, a few clicks away from the world of online casinos. It's thrilling and convenient, but did you know that online casino regulation isn't about rules? It's about boosting tax revenues and protecting players from problem gambling. Let's dive into this fascinating world where rules mean dollars and safer…

Law ・ 21 November 2023

Salisbury Post

Navigating the Landscape: Rules and Regulation of Online Casinos in Australia

Australia's online casino sector operates within an intricate network of regulations and guidelines designed to ensure equitable play, safeguard consumers and mitigate the impact of unlicensed offshore operators. The regulatory structure, predominantly governed by the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA), has experienced substantial updates…

Law ・ 31 October 2023

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Updated Walkthrough on Gambling Regulations of South Africa

South Africa has long been the wealthiest country in the African continent. It reflects in the gambling regulations as well. South Africa legalized casino gambling way back in 1965. It even amended the online gambling restrictions partially in 2008. Since then, some of the best online casino South Africa brands have been accepting players from the…

Law ・ 21 August 2023

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Europe Gambling Update: Key Changes and Regulatory Shifts

This Europe Gambling Update is part of our new'Gambling Update' series. It covers important regulatory changes expected to bring headwinds for multinational online operators over the coming year or so. Operators should be prepared for the proposed new frameworks in Europe, and the tightening of existing ones. Italy The online gambling regulatory…

Law ・ 02 May 2023

Lexology

ERGO Analysing Development Impacting Business: Tamil Nadu Bans Online Gambling

1.1 The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill 2022 (Bill) received the assent of the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Mr R N Ravi, on 7 April 2023. Pursuant to the Madras High Court striking down the Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act 20211, the Tamil Nadu government constituted a fivemember committee…

Law ・ 24 April 2023

rediff.com

Governor finally gives assent to TN bill banning online gambling

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has given his assent to a bill banning online gambling which was adopted in March by the state assembly for a second time, official sources said on Monday. Just after the TN assembly adopted a resolution urging the Centre and President to fix a timeframe for state governors to approve bills adopted by the house, Raj…

Politics ・ 12 April 2023

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TN Guv gives assent to Bill banning online gambling

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has given his assent to a Bill banning online gambling which was adopted in March by the state Assembly for a second time, official sources said on Monday. Just after the TN Assembly adopted a resolution urging the Centre and President to fix a timeframe for State Governors to approve Bills adopted by the House, Raj…

Politics ・ 11 April 2023

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TN Governor Gives Assent To Bill Banning Online Gambling

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has given his assent to a Bill banning online gambling which was adopted in March by the state Assembly for a second time, official sources said on Monday. Just after the Assembly adopted a resolution urging the central government and President to fix a time frame for state governors to approve Bills adopted by the…

Politics ・ 11 April 2023

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online gambling prohibition: Tamil Nadu Guv RN Ravi gives ascent to Bill on Prohibition of Online Gambling

Governor RN Ravi on Monday gave ascent to'Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games' Bill. The Tamil Nadu Assembly had unanimously adopted the bill to ban online gambling again on March 23, weeks after state Governor R N Ravi returned it to the government for reconsideration. Piloting The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online…

Law ・ 11 April 2023

rediff.com

Tamil Nadu assembly passes bill to ban online gambling again

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Thursday once again unanimously adopted the bill to ban online gambling, weeks after state Governor R N Ravi had returned it to the government for its reconsideration. Piloting the bill, Chief Minister M K Stalin said he was moving it with a'heavy heart' while referring to the loss of lives. Many persons had allegedly…

Law ・ 23 March 2023

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Bill to ban online gambling passed once again in TN Assembly

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday once again unanimously adopted the bill to ban online gambling, weeks after state Governor R N Ravi had returned it to the government for its reconsideration. Piloting the bill, Chief Minister M K Stalin said he was moving it with a "heavy heart" while referring to the loss of lives. Many persons had allegedly…

Law ・ 23 March 2023

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Tamil Nadu assembly passes bill banning online gambling again, weeks after governor returned it

Chennai: The state legislature has unanimously re-adopted The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance, 2022 which aims to ban online gambling. The bill adopted first on 19 October 2022 was returned to the government for reconsideration on 8 March by Governor R.N. Ravi, who sought additional information and…

Law ・ 23 March 2023

Brand Equity

Online gambling ban bill: Tamil Nadu assembly once again passes Bill to ban online gambling

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday once again unanimously adopted the Bill to ban online gambling, weeks after state governor R N Ravi had returned it to the government for its reconsideration. Piloting the Bill, chief minister M K Stalin said he was moving it with a "heavy heart" while referring to the loss of lives. Many people had allegedly…

Law ・ 23 March 2023

The Federal

TN assembly again passes bill to ban online gambling

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday for a second time unanimously adopted a Bill to ban online gambling, weeks after Governor R N Ravi returned it for reconsideration by the House. Referring to the loss of lives by those who lost money in online gambling, Chief Minister M K Stalin said he was moving the Bill with a "heavy heart". Many persons had…

Law ・ 23 March 2023

India Today

Online games based on chances: Tamil Nadu law minister defends ban

Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act of 2021, bans playing of games like rummy and poker with stakes. (Representational Image/Reuters) By Akshaya Nath: Tamil Nadu law minister S Regupathy on Friday issued a clarification to the queries raised by Governor RN Ravi regarding the state's ban on online gambling and regulations of online…

Law ・ 21 December 2022

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Explained: Tamil Nadu's New Law On Ban Of 'Games Of Chance' And Gambling

The Tamil Nadu government has stated that although only internet gambling has been outlawed in the state, no comprehensive ban on online games has been proposed. They are now asking Governor R. N. Ravi to sign a bill that will outlaw online gambling and govern online games with in state. S. Raghupathy, the state's law minister, noted that no…

Law ・ 18 December 2022

The News Minute

Tamil Nadu’s Strict Law against Online rummy sites in India

Rummy has an obfuscated status in India. While many people will admit to enjoying playing rummy with friends and families, the card game is often considered gambling when played for stakes. Rummy was accepted as a'game of skill' by the Supreme Court back in 1968, but the state of Tamil Nadu has now decidedly passed a law banning it. The term'game…

Law ・ 01 December 2022

The News Minute

Why online casinos, gambling, and betting are being banned in TN

The real-money gaming industry in India has been in the news over the past few months. The sector was brought into the limelight recently after the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, on September 26, approved an ordinance banning all forms of online skill games within the state. On October 8, the State Governor, RN Ravi, signed and approved the ordinance. On…

Law ・ 01 December 2022

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Tamil Nadu to Shut Down Online Gambling

A landmark move by the Tamil Nadu government in India to shut down online gambling within the state is sparking fears of a massive uptick in illegal gambling operations in the state. An ordinance was agreed upon by the Tamil Nadu Cabinet last week, and pending the governor's approval, the new rule will roll out almost immediately. The new law comes…

Sports ・ 23 November 2022

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TN governor approves ordinance banning online gambling in state

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Friday gave his assent to an ordinance to ban online gambling and regulate online gaming in the state. Following his assent, the Tamil Nadu prohibition of online gambling and regulation of online games ordinance, 2022 came into effect. The prohibitions include online gambling, playing online games of chance (namely…

Politics ・ 02 November 2022

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu bans online ‘games of chance’ and gambling

Online gambling and online games of chance have been banned in Tamil Nadu. At the same time, the other online games will be regulated. The ban covers rummy and poker, according to an ordinance promulgated by Governor R.N. Ravi on October 1, a copy of which was made available to this newspaper on Friday. A top government official said the date of…

Gaming Authorities ・ 26 October 2022

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Is it legal to Gamble Online in India? Take a look at Regulations

New Delhi: India's online gaming industry has seen huge growth in the last few years. But is it legal to gamble online in the county? IANS take a look at how the gaming market is regulated and has evolved in the country. For the records, there are only three states where iGaming is regulated in India. These are the states of Goa, Daman, and Sikkim.…

Law ・ 21 October 2022

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Online Gambling South Africa

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Mobile ・ 12 October 2022

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Tamil Nadu Cabinet Approves Ordinance To Ban Online Gambling

The Tamil Nadu Cabinet on Monday approved an ordinance to ban online games with stakes in the state. The ordinance will be put into effect after the approval of the governor, a government statement said. This move comes at a time when the Tamil Nadu government has filed a petition challenging the Madras High Court's judgement that had struck down a…

Law ・ 27 September 2022

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Tamil Nadu Approves Ordinance To Ban Online Gambling In The State

The Tamil Nadu Cabinet on Monday approved an ordinance to ban online games with stakes in the state. The ordinance will be put into effect after the approval of the governor, a government statement said. This move comes at a time when the Tamil Nadu government has filed a petition challenging the Madras High Court's judgement that had struck down a…

Law ・ 26 September 2022

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Tamil Nadu Cabinet approves ordinance to ban online gambling in state. Read here

The Tamil Nadu Cabinet on Monday approved an ordinance to ban online gaming int he state. On getting the Tamil Nadu governor's approval the ordinance would be promulgated in the state. The development comes after the Supreme Court of India had issued notice on 10 September on a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government challenging the Madras High…

Law ・ 26 September 2022

iGaming Business

South African party introduces long-awaited online gambling bill

Currently, South African law allows online gambling to be offered by any operator with a licence issued by a provincial authority. However, the country does not have a full legislative framework, as the National Gambling Amendment Act of 2008 - intended to properly regulate the vertical - never came into force. Now, though, the Democratic Alliance…

Politics ・ 15 September 2022

BusinessTech

New online gambling laws proposed for South Africa

The draft Remote Gambling Bill has been published for public comment in South Africa, aiming to legalise and regulate online gambling in the country. The private members' bill has been put forward by the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), which wants to establish a legal basis for the regulation, control and licensing of all remote gambling…

Law ・ 08 September 2022

The Irish Sun

Revenue issuing betting licences to online casinos & slot machines despite there being no laws permitting it in Ireland

ONLINE slot machines and casinos are being issued betting licences by Revenue despite there being no laws to permit online gaming in Ireland, we can reveal. Wexford TD Verona Murphy has issued a series of Dail questions to the Justice Minister Helen McEntee and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe demanding clarity over the State's position on…

Finance ・ 07 August 2022

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E-Gaming Federation appreciates the GoM in understanding online skill gaming differently from betting and gambling

The Group of Ministers (GoM) reconstituted to examine taxation of casinos, racecourses, and online gaming recently met with industry bodies and leading operators to discuss the valuation approach for GST in online gaming and attempted to understand how online skill gaming is different from betting and gambling. The GoM heard the legal distinction…

Law ・ 29 July 2022

New Indian Express

TN may ban some online games, regulate others- The New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The State government may not go for a total ban on online gaming but it may be one of the few to come up with regulations to regulate the industry. Reliable sources revealed that there were different types of online games and some need to be banned, while others regulated. It is learnt that the recommendations of the committee headed by…

Law ・ 29 June 2022

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What Lies Ahead in Online Casinos of South Africa

The online gambling industry is now one of the leading virtual industries in the world according toStatistica. As of 2019, the market size of the online gambling industry worldwide is around 59 billion US dollars and is anticipated to reach 92.9 billion US dollars by 2023. It is fascinating to know that gambling is one of the most lucrative…

Baccarat ・ 09 June 2022

The Logical Indian

Legal Situation Of Online Betting In India: What You Should Know

India has one of the growing markets for online casinos and sports betting. Each year, millions of Indians would place bets on sports. MyBetting India reported last year that over 370 million locals would place bets on major sports events like the Indian Premier League. With that number, are these people participating in legal online betting in…

Law ・ 04 June 2022

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In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Ireland

i Legislation and jurisprudence There are a number of different, parallel legislative regimes that control and regulate gambling in Ireland: the Betting Acts, which govern betting in Ireland; the Gaming and Lotteries Acts, which govern gaming, lotteries and other similar activities; the National Lottery Act 2013, which governs the Irish National…

Finance ・ 11 May 2022

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A general introduction to gambling law in Ireland

Many forms of gambling have been regulated in Ireland for centuries. Irish law distinguishes primarily between three main forms of gambling: betting, gaming and lotteries. Betting Betting is governed by the Betting Act 1931, as amended by the Betting (Amendment) Act 2015 (the Betting Acts). The word'bet' is not defined in Irish law. Instead, the…

Law ・ 11 May 2022

The Hindu

E-gaming federation wants policies to regulate online gaming

The Tamil Nadu government should introduce policies to regulate online gaming instead of resorting to blanket bans because such extreme measures will boost ill-legal gaming activities, leading to a detrimental impact on the very players the government seeks to protect, said Sameer Barde, Chief Executive Officer, E-Gaming Federation. "Tamil Nadu…

Law ・ 08 April 2022

Money Control

Online gambling ban: Karnataka govt approaches Supreme Court against HC judgement

The Karnataka government on March 29 moved the Supreme Court challenging the Karnataka High Court judgement that recently struck down the contentious provisions of the state's online gambling law. It has filed a special leave petition, contending that the regulatory amendments were needed against online gambling to maintain public order as…

Law ・ 30 March 2022

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Guide to Best Online Gambling Sites in Ireland

In Ireland, different forms of gambling activities were addressed back in 1956 through the main gambling legislation called the Gaming and Lotteries Act. Before the Gaming and Lotteries Act, there were almost no laws and regulations regarding the country's gambling industry. The Gaming and Lotteries Act prohibited all forms of commercial gambling…

Gambling Sites ・ 29 March 2022

The Cork Ireland

Online Gaming from Ireland

28 March 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In 2015 the Betting Amendment Act was used to legalize the operations of online casinos in the Republic of Ireland. As a result of that, local Irish punters play online casino games to date without extreme restrictions. However, in 2019, some restrictions were placed on online gambling which did not…

Industry ・ 28 March 2022

New Indian Express

Powerful lobby behind online gambling industry: Bommai- The New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday expressed helplessness in implementing a stringent law to ban online gambling in the state, pointing out that the Karnataka High Court had initially ordered a stay and had later struck it down. "There is a lobby behind this. We had done our groundwork and made laws," he said. The CM also noted…

Industry ・ 15 March 2022

Mumbai Live

All India Gaming Federation are in conflict with Tamil Nadu over gambling debacle

India is at a crossroads when it comes to online skill gaming throughout the country. And the result of an ongoing appeal by the state of Tamil Nadu to the Indian Supreme Court, could change the gambling landscape in India forever. The All India Gaming Federation (AIFG) and several major gaming platforms have banded together to implore restrictive…

Law ・ 10 March 2022

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Karnataka HC Strikes Down State s Online Gambling Law Gaming Industry Leaders Reacts

These petitions had challenged the constitutional legitimacy of revisions made to the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act that had prohibited all types of internet gaming where the move of money is involved. Amid the months-long controversy, the Karnataka High Court, on Monday struck down the state's online gambling law as unconstitutional. On…

Law ・ 09 March 2022

Jurist

India high court strikes down law banning online gaming

The Karnataka High Court Monday struck down provisions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021 that prohibited and criminalised online gambling and offering and playing skill games, including online, by risking money or otherwise. The Karnataka Assembly passed legislation in September to amend the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, rendering all…

Law ・ 15 February 2022

The Hindu

HC strikes down law banning online gaming

In a relief to online gaming operators and players, the High Court of Karnataka on Monday declared as unconstitutional certain provisions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021, which prohibited and criminalised the activities of offering and playing online games, by risking money or otherwise. "The provisions of Sections 2, 3, 6, 8 & 9 of…

Industry ・ 14 February 2022

MediaNama

Karnataka online gambling ban struck down on constitutional grounds

The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act 2021 which banned online gaming (with stakes) and betting in the state, has been struck down by the Karnataka High Court (HC) as unconstitutional, according to a LiveLaw report. The verdict was pronounced by a division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Krishna S Dixit. The bench clarified that…

Law ・ 14 February 2022

The Quint

Karnataka High Court Overturns State Law Banning Online Gambling Games

The Karnataka High Court on Monday struck down certain provisions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act 2021, under which the state government has banned online games with monetary stakes, according to LiveLaw. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Krishna S Dixit, reportedly declared the provisions in question to be…

Games ・ 14 February 2022

The Indian Express

‘Unconstitutional’: Karnataka HC strikes down law banning online gambling in state

Calling it unconstitutional, the Karnataka High Court on Monday struck down provisions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021, which prohibit and criminalise betting on and playing games of skill, including the ones online. "The writ petitions succeed. The provisions are ultra vires of the Constitution and struck down," A Division Bench of…

Law ・ 14 February 2022

Money Control

Karnataka HC strikes down state's online gambling law as unconstitutional

February 14, 2022 / 11:32 AM IST The Karnataka High Court, on February 14, struck down the state's recent online gambling law as unconstitutional, providing a major relief to the skill-based gaming firms that had shut down operations in the state. This judgement will likely pave the way for fantasy sports and gaming fifirms such as Dream11, Mobile…

Law ・ 14 February 2022

Hindustan Times

Karnataka high court verdict on online gambling ban likely today

The Basavaraj Bommai-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government had tabled and passed The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which, among other changes, has banned "any act of risking money, or otherwise on the unknown result of an event including on a game of skill." The Karnataka High Court (HC) is likely to pronounce its verdict…

Law ・ 13 February 2022

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Ireland’s New Regulatory Law: What Will Change

A new gambling law comes into force in Ireland. The main new regulations are advertising measures, but also the minimum age. But there are also other requirements. The new Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act replaces legislation that has been active since the 1950s. Accordingly, the rules were no longer up to date. Although Ireland now has the…

Lottery ・ 13 January 2022

News18

As Online Gambling Addiction Turns ‘Life-threatening’ in Tamil Nadu, Stalin Vows to End Venture; Here's What Law Says

Investigation revealed that Manikandan was addicted to online gambling and lost money in lakhs. (Image: Shutterstock) The New Year started on a grim note in Tamil Nadu's Chennai where a family of four - including a 35-year-old woman and two children - was found dead inside their house in the Perungudi area. The 36-year-old bank employee,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 07 January 2022

Tech Financials

The State of Gambling Industry in South Africa

South Africa is one of the leading gambling countries in Africa, alongside Nigeria and Kenya. Some of the most popular forms of gambling in this country include casino betting, sports betting, racinos, and bingo. The country has imposed heavy restrictions on gambling since 1673. In 1965, the Gambling Act banned various types of sports betting…

Industry ・ 30 December 2021

Money Control

Karnataka HC Concludes Hearing, Reserves Judgement In Online Gambling Ban Case

December 22, 2021 / 08:43 PM IST The Karnataka High Court has reserved its judgement after concluding the hearings from a series of petitioners that included industry associations, gaming companies and individuals who had challenged the constitutional validity of the state's new online gambling law that came into effect on October 5. Skill gaming…

Sports ・ 23 December 2021

The Hindu

Govt. opposes stay on new law banning online gaming

Opposing the plea of firms, associated with the online gaming industry, for staying the enforcement of a new law banning online games involving wagering or betting, the State Government on Tuesday told the High Court of Karnataka that the petitioners have failed to show cause to challenge the validity of the new legislation as they were not even…

Law ・ 06 December 2021

Viral Internet

Australian Government’s Crackdown through the Prism of Offshore Bitcoin Casinos

Bitcoin has faced a great opportunity to enter the AU gambling environment. According to the Australian government's initiatives, crypto gambling needs to be taken under full control. The IGA Amendment Bill was introduced in 2016, but the related changes are in the process of realization and integration until now. The major measures to be discussed…

Incidents ・ 23 November 2021

The Cork Ireland

Are Online Casinos Here to Stay in Ireland?

12 November 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie For several years, online gambling was illegal in Ireland. However, in 2015, the Betting Amendment Act was passed. This paved the way for betting operators to offer services via the internet to Irish players. Today, Irish players can enjoy all forms of online gambling, including casino gaming. But…

Lottery ・ 13 November 2021

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Everything You Need To Know About Karnataka's Ban On Online Gaming

The online gaming industry has the potential to generate $2 Bn in revenues by 2023 and is currently valued at $1 Bn+ Despite the boom, Indian states are undecided on the legalisation of online gaming due to the indecisiveness of what comprises a game of skill or a game of chance While the governments of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and…

Strategy Guide ・ 03 November 2021

The Indian Express

Karnataka gambling law: ambit, HC challenge

On September 21, the Karnataka legislature passed a legislation to amend the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, making all forms of gambling, including online, a cognisable and non-bailable offence. The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021 was notified and came into force on October 5 It was passed in Karnataka despite similar laws introduced in Tamil…

Law ・ 29 October 2021

Live Law

State Govt Opposes Petitions Challenging Ban On Online Gambling In Karnataka, Says 'No Harm In Preventing Public From Squandering Their Hard Earned Money'

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday began hearing on a batch of petitions filed challenging the Constitutional validity of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act 2021, by which the state government has banned all online gambling and betting, and provide maximum imprisonment of three years and penalty upto Rs 1 lakh for violation of the…

Rummy Games ・ 28 October 2021

MediaNama

Karnataka online gambling ban: Dream11 moves court to quash FIR

Weeks after an FIR led to Dream11 stopping its services in Karnataka, the fantasy sports app's founders Bhavit Sheth and Harsh Jain have moved the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the FIR. According to a report by The News Minute, the two founders filed a writ petition before the court on October 22. The FIR prompting Dream11 to exit the state…

Sports ・ 26 October 2021

The News Minute

Karnataka online gambling ban: Karnataka HC to hear petitions challenging new law

The Karnataka government had notified the new law making online gambling punishable with a maximum imprisonment of three years or a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh. The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday, October 27, will start hearing a batch of petitions filed by All India Gaming Federation and individual companies challenging the new Karnataka law…

Law ・ 24 October 2021

New Indian Express

Online gambling ban questioned- The New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The All-India Gaming Federation has moved the Karnataka High Court, challenging the validity of an amendment to the Karnataka Police Act prohibiting and criminalising playing games of skill, including online games, by risking money or otherwise. The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021, passed by the Karnataka legislature in September,…

Law ・ 24 October 2021

Live Law

Karnataka High Court To Hear Next Week Challenge To Online Gambling Ban

The Karnataka High Court on Friday said it would on Wednesday (October 27) hear a batch of petitions filed challenging the Constitutional validity of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act 2021, by which the state government has banned all online gambling and betting, and provide maximum imprisonment of three years and penalty upto Rs 1 lakh for…

Law ・ 22 October 2021

Money Control

No Arrests To Be Made Under New Gambling Law, Says Karnataka High Court

October 22, 2021 / 02:25 PM IST The Karnataka High Court on October 22 told the Advocate General appearing on behalf of the state government not to make arrests under the new online gambling law that faces legal challenges from several gaming firms. Appearing for All India Gaming Federation, a skill gaming industry body that has challenged the law,…

Law ・ 22 October 2021

Money Control

Junglee Games Files Petition In Karnataka HC Against Gambling Ban

October 18, 2021 / 07:16 PM IST Junglee Games, which operates Junglee Rummy, Junglee Teen Patti, and fantasy gaming platform Howzat, is the latest firm to approach the Karnataka High Court appealing against the state's online gambling law that came into effect on October 5. Online betting giant Flutter Entertainment, which was created by the merger…

Law ・ 18 October 2021

The Hindu

Case filed against online gambling company

The Special Inquiry Wing of the Central Crime Branch, on Friday, lodged a complaint with the Cottonpet police against an online gambling company charging its owner under various sections of the Karnataka Police Act. In the complaint, CCB Inspector Shivaprasad said he posed as a player and logged on to the game run by SilkRummy. Once a player starts…

Law ・ 16 October 2021

Pokerfuse

Indian Gaming Body, Operators Appeal Online Gambling Ban in Karnataka

Just days after Karnataka banned online gambling in the state, affected stakeholders have appealed the decision in the court hoping to revoke the ban. The All India Gaming Federation, a self-regulating gaming body, along with three other gaming operators, has filed a writ petition in the state's High Court challenging the legality of the amended…

Poker ・ 12 October 2021

MediaNama

Karnataka online gambling ban: Dream11 shuts down operations in state

Dream11 has decided to suspend its operations in Karnataka to ensure the safety of users following the ban on online gambling in Karnataka, the company said in a statement to the press. The move comes days after an FIR was filed against the founders of the company for flouting the state's ban. The Karnataka government passed an amendment to its…

Sports ・ 11 October 2021

ABP News Live

Karnataka: AIGF, Gaming Companies Move High Court Challenging Online Gambling Law

Chennai: The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), a skill gaming industry body, along with four other real-money gaming companies have moved the Karnataka High Court challenging the state government's online gambling law that came into effect on October 5. According to a report in Moneycontrol, the firms, Mobile Premier League (MPL), Games24X7, A23…

Law ・ 10 October 2021

Money Control

MPL, Games24x7, AIGF Approach Karnataka High Court Against Gambling Ban

Skill gaming industry body All India Gaming Federation along with real-money gaming firms Mobile Premier League (MPL), Games24x7, A23(Ace2Three), and Gameskraft have approached the Karnataka High Court appealing against the state's online gambling law that came into effect on October 5. These firms have filed writ petitions in the Karnataka High…

Law ・ 08 October 2021

News18

Websites Ban Karnataka Residents from Playing Cash Games After Govt Notifies Online Gambling Ban

Several websites that offered cash games have been banned for residents of Karnataka as gambling is now a cognizable and non-bailable offence in the State. The Karnataka Police (Amendment), Act 2021 has received the Governor's assent and was notified by the State government on Tuesday, October 5. The Act now bans all forms of wagering or betting in…

Rummy Games ・ 06 October 2021

Money Control

Karnataka Gambling Law: MPL & Other Gaming Startups Block Users From Playing Real Money Games

October 06, 2021 / 08:36 AM IST Real-money gaming startups have started blocking access to residents in Karnataka after the state government notified the online gambling law with immediate effect on October 5. Gaming platform Mobile Premier League (MPL), which hosts online tournaments across more than 70 mobile games, has updated its terms and…

Law ・ 06 October 2021

The Indian Express

Karnataka online gambling ban, explained

The Karnataka legislature has passed a Bill to amend the Karnataka Police Act, 1963 in order to ban all forms of gambling in the state, including online gambling. The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed by the legislature despite a similar law - the Tamil Nadu Gambling and Police Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021 - passed in February in…

Law ・ 04 October 2021

MediaNama

Karnataka's bill banning online gambling makes industry stakeholders unhappy

The Karnataka legislative assembly's lower house on September 21 evening approved a bill banning all betting and gambling by passing the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which MediaNama obtained and summarised last week. The law drew rebukes from industry players and their associations, and legal experts cast doubt on whether the law would…

Industry ・ 23 September 2021

Money Control

Indian Startups Seek Clarity Over Karnataka's Online Gambling Bill

September 22, 2021 / 06:47 PM IST Indian tech startups and industry associations have expressed concerns and sought clarity over the Karnataka government's bill to ban online gambling. Rameesh Kailasam, CEO of IndiaTech.org, an industry body that represents founders of Indian startups and investors, told Moneycontrol that they have recommended to…

Sports ・ 22 September 2021

The Cork Ireland

The Best Irish Online Casinos and How to Choose Them

21 September 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Ireland is one of the countries in the world where online casino gaming is fully legal. This was made possible after the passing of the Betting (Amendment) Act in 2015, which allowed for both offshore and Irish operators to operate in Ireland. Due to this, many companies from Ireland and out of…

Strategy Guide ・ 21 September 2021

Money Control

How Karnataka's Online Gambling Bill Could Impact Skill-based Gaming Startups

Karnataka's proposed amendment to ban online gambling could have major implications on Indian skill-based gaming startups, since it brings them under the ambit of the regulation by removing the distinction between game of skill and game of chance, according to industry experts. Karnataka's legislative assembly had tabled the bill on Friday to amend…

Sports ・ 21 September 2021

Live Law

Bill Tabled In Karnataka Assembly To Ban Online Gambling And Betting

The State Government on Friday, (September 17), tabled in the State Legislative Assembly a bill to amend the Karnataka Police Act 1963, whereby it aims to ban online gambling and betting, and provide maximum imprisonment of three years and penalty upto Rs 1 lakh for violation of the provisions. The bill titled Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act,…

Law ・ 20 September 2021

ABP News Live

Penalty Sections Amended In Goa Public Gambling Act

The Legislative Assembly of the state of Goa on July 30 passed the Goa Public Gambling (Amendment) Act (Bill No. 42 of 2021) which came into force at once. The financial sanctions for keeping a gaming house (Section 3), for being found in one (Section 4), and for gambling or setting bird or animal fights in public spaces (Section 11) were…

Law ・ 03 September 2021

Money Control

Nazara Technologies Eyes Bigger Pie Of Online Skill Games With OpenPlay Acquisition

Industry ・ 31 August 2021

Malawi 24

All You Should Know About African Online Gambling Industry Regulations

The state of online gambling in Africa keeps improving, thanks to legislation that continues to open up the sector for investment. And while some parts of Africa still outlaw any form of gambling, the covid-19 outbreak highlighted one important fact. That online gambling industry can thrive under any circumstance. It is an eye-opener for African…

Industry ・ 26 August 2021

Indian Sports News

Tamil Nadu ‘excessive’ online gambling law struck down-what does it mean for India’s gaming industry?

The Tamil Nadu government's recently enacted law that bans online betting games like rummy and poker has been declared as invalid. A few weeks ago, the Madras High Court struck down the Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021, on grounds that it does not follow the national Public Gaming Act, 1867. The first bench of Chief Justice…

Law ・ 25 August 2021

Inside Sport

Madras HC Repeals Recent TN Act Banning Online Games for Money

Madras HC Repeals Recent TN Act Banning Online Games for Money - Judges in Chennai declared the law invalid as it was against a previous Constitutional ruling. Online gaming companies had challenged the bill prohibiting some of the nation's favourite games, as confirmed by a recent study into the profile of the average desi player. Media reports in…

Law ・ 25 August 2021

MediaNama

RTI: Union government considering "uniform approach" to online gambling regulation

The IT Minister's statement was in response to a letter written by the Andhra Pradesh CM requesting the government to ban online gambling sites due to concerns of addiction and suicide. You're reading it here first: The union government is considering a "uniform approach" to regulating online gambling and real money gaming, according to a letter by…

Law ・ 19 August 2021

The African Exponet

How Is Africa's Relationship With Gambling Evolving

Africa is a beautiful continent known for its rich mineral wealth, black gold, and spectacular wildlife. Not just that, what many people aren't aware of is that most countries from this continent have continued to improve over the years, making way for industries to pop up everywhere - including casinos. In fact, massive casinos were actually…

Religion ・ 17 August 2021

ABP News Live

Tamil Nadu: Madras HC Quashes Law Enacted By AIADMK Of Banning Online Gambling Games

Chennai: The Madras High Court on Tuesday struck down the law that was enacted by the AIADMK government, banning online games such as rummy and poker that were played with stakes in the state. The ordinance to ban online betting games was promulgated by Governor Banwarilal Purohit in November 2020 and the amendment bill, Tamil Nadu Gaming and…

Games ・ 03 August 2021

ITWeb

SA wannabe online gamblers’ long wait as regulation drags

SA's online gambling industry has been waiting for almost 10 years for the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) to develop a regulatory framework for e-gambling, resulting in huge tax and revenue losses for the economy. This is the word from Nitesh Matai, GM of SunBet, the online betting arm of casino and resort hotel chain Sun…

Law ・ 01 July 2021

Financial Review

Parliament considers banning credit cards for online gambling

Politics ・ 23 May 2021