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Payment Methods ・ 03 February 2024

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Devastating tragedy strikes East Godavari as local resident succumbs to online gambling

A sorrowful incident unfolded in East Godavari district. Ernena Lakshminayudu, a young man from Srikakulam district, working in the quality control department of a factory in Yerravaram, Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh was lured to the world of online gambling, leaving his wife and children in distress. As reported by The Times of India, married…

Incidents ・ 12 January 2024

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Online Gambling Laws in India: A Comprehensive Overview

Online gambling has gained significant popularity in India, but navigating the legal landscape surrounding this industry can be challenging. The regulatory framework for online gambling in India is a complex patchwork of federal and state laws, and it's essential for players and operators to understand the legal nuances to ensure compliance and…

Law ・ 25 December 2023

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Payment Methods ・ 13 December 2023

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Are Online Casino Apps Legal in India?

Online casino apps are a popular way of enjoying various casino games on mobile devices, such as slots, roulette, blackjack, poker, and baccarat. Online casino apps can provide fun, convenience, and lucrative opportunities for players who love gambling. However, in India, the legal situation of online casino apps is not clear-cut, as it depends on…

Law ・ 14 October 2023

Hindustan Times

Activist moves HC, seeks ban on ads of online gambling platforms

MUMBAI: A social activist from Ulwe in Navi Mumbai has approached the Bombay high court, seeking a ban on advertisements of online gambling games, like Rummy. Claiming that though gambling is prohibited under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act, 1887, no action was being taken against the online gambling platforms, the activist, Rajendra…

Law ・ 03 October 2023

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Crypto Casinos: A Decentralized Take on Online Gambling

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Crypto ・ 20 September 2023

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The Most Popular Online Casino Games of Indian States Revealed

Residents of Karnataka love online roulette for real money and especially the electrifying Lightning Roulette by Evolution, while Delhi citizens love their slot games, shifting their preference from one popular title to the next big hit. The insights are shared by the SevenJackpots online casino comparison platform in their research paper on…

Games ・ 21 August 2023

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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

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Provably Fair Crash Games Change the Way We Play Online Casino

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Games ・ 13 April 2023

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Ultimate Guide to Playing at an Online Casino in India

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Why Online Casinos Are Gaining Momentum in India: Is it Legal?

In 2020, MyBetting India reported that over 300 million Indians place bets online at least once a year and over 100 million do so on a regular basis. Without a doubt, Indians love to gamble. Whether it's sports betting or online casino gaming, many Indians would easily have a great time with either. Thanks to the internet, gambling activities are…

Industry ・ 28 February 2023

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Should an International Online Gambling Project Enter the Indian Market? Legal Aspect

Today, India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, and its potential is just beginning to unfold. Speaking about the most popular business niche to which development India offers loyalty at the state level is the online gambling industry.What is the reason for such loyalty? First off, the absence of strict legislative regulation of…

Law ・ 09 February 2023

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The legality of Online Gambling in India: Current Regulations and What’s Ahead

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Law ・ 16 January 2023

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Online gambling rampant in Alur

Alur (Kurnool): Hundreds of people in Alur mandal in Kurnool district are ruining their golden future after becoming addicted to Matka, a kind of online gambling game played on numbers instead of cards. Several families have reportedly come on to roads as their family heads have lost their entire property by investing in the game. Despite knowing…

Incidents ・ 28 December 2022

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The centre-state conundrum: Who should regulate online gaming in India and decide on its legalities- Technology News, Firstpost

This article is a part of a larger series on Online Gaming in India. The previous article deals with the potential and the dangers of online gaming and the need to regulate it urgently. Click the link to read the article. Recently, the Prime Minister's office objected to a differentiation between games of'skill' and games of'chance', calling for…

Law ・ 28 December 2022

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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

Is online gaming with real money legal or illegal in India?

The online gaming industry in India is a strange beast. On the one hand, it is one of the country's fastest-growing sectors; on the other hand, real money games involving money are banned in most Indian states. Despite the legal ambiguity surrounding the industry, a KPMG report predicted that online gaming would reach 29000 Crores in revenue by…

Law ・ 01 December 2022

The Quint

What Does India's Law Say About Online Gaming and Online Gambling?

On 16 November, the Madras High Court withdrew a batch of petitions challenging a Tamil Nadu state ordinance that bans online gaming and online gambling, after the state government said that the ordinance had not come into effect yet. Even as this happens, a central government-appointed task force has recommended a new nationwide legislation to…

Industry ・ 17 November 2022

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Gambling worry as India firms bet big on online games

Months after Faisal Maqbool stopped playing online games on his smartphone, he still struggles with temptation. Last year, the 31-year-old - a project coordinator with a construction firm - lost close to 400000 rupees ($5000; £4010) in five months while playing an online card game. These are multi-player games which deal you a set of cards and get…

Law ・ 30 October 2022

The Hindu BusinessLine

Online Games: How to protect people without harming the industry

Why are some state governments banning online games? The state governments, especially in the South, in their intent to protect consumers from falling into a debt trap, banned the entire bouquet of online games, including games of skill and all online games in the ambit of betting and gambling. In 2017, Telangana promulgated a ban on online…

Industry ・ 26 October 2022

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online gambling: RUE-LETTE: The human cost of online gambling

Siphoning off money from employers, faking their own kidnapping for ransom, robbery and even taking their own lives, online gamblers can be pushed to desperate lengths. While gambling for money has been a "timepass" for decades in India - inside homes or even outdoors on open lawns and street corners where men gather to pay teen patti and rummy…

Law ・ 22 October 2022

Journals Of India

Online Gaming and its regulations

Of the numerous things that the pandemic has changed in our lives, an obvious one is the way we entertain ourselves. Amid the proliferation of OTT channels and the rise in viewing hours what has gone unnoticed is the burgeoning use of online gaming. The average time spent on online gaming has gone up almost 65 per cent from pre-Covid levels. More…

Industry ・ 19 October 2022

ED Times

Real Horror Stories Of Online Gambling In India

Gambling has been a dicey business since time immemorial. But the arrival of the pandemic has exacerbated the negative impact of online gambling. Due to boredom and lack of work many people in India and abroad have taken up online gambling to test their luck at quick money or just to feed their addiction. The pandemic has advanced online gambling…

Gaming Authorities ・ 11 October 2022

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Online Gaming: Why India needs a central regulatory framework for online gaming?

To bring about uniformity in the industry, the central government is exploring the need for a central regulatory framework. The policymakers have begun consultations and discussions for such a framework, a report by Economic Times (ET) said. The regulator will have power to block unregistered gaming platforms. The operators will reportedly be asked…

Law ・ 10 October 2022

The Logical Indian

Rising Popularity Of Western Casino Classics Has Not Overthrown Traditional Indian Games

A recent study on real money gaming trends in modern-day India highlights "the stable interest and consistent player demand that Asian games tend to generate". The likes of Indian favourites Teen Patti, Andar Bahar, Jhandi Munda, together with traditional games of Chinese origin such as Sic Bo and Dragon Tiger, do not fade in popularity on the desi…

Baccarat ・ 28 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

Deccan Herald

What Is The Legal Status Of Playing Online Rummy In India?

A number of card games like Ghulam Chor, BlackJack, Rummy and Poker have always been an intrinsic part of Indian culture and are still played with great gusto during family get-togethers and festivals. In fact, festivals like Diwali and Janmashtami call for special game nights among friends and family. Rummy has snuck a sweet spot in the hearts of…

Rummy Games ・ 26 August 2022

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The Need To Regulate Online Gaming Has Entered India’s Political Agenda

In December last year, a member of parliament brought the attention of the house to the urgent need of adopting a comprehensive regulation over online gaming in India aiming to curb societal costs such as gambling addictions and financial ruin in citizens. Senior BJP leader and M.P. Sushil Kumar Modi spoke during the Rajya Sabha Zero Hour…

Politics ・ 16 August 2022

The News Minute

Online gambling ban: TN Government seeks inputs from stakeholders

With Tamil Nadu reporting at least 20 deaths across the state due to losses suffered because of playing online rummy, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to get inputs and hold consultations with the stakeholders regarding a ban and regulating online games. In a press statement issued by the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, the Government…

Industry ・ 07 August 2022

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Hyderabad: ED Conducts Raids On Casino Dealers In Eight Locations

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out raids at the houses of casino dealers and agents in eight locations in Hyderabad. Officials are searching the houses of alleged casino organisers Chikkoti Praveen Kumar in Saifabad and Madhava Reddy in Bowenpally in Secunderabad. ED has registered a case under Foreign Exchange Management…

Incidents ・ 27 July 2022

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Goa Chief Minister Assures Action Against Online Gaming, Gambling

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday assured action against online gaming and gambling, after Congress MLA Sankalp Amonkar raised the issue in the Assembly demanding a ban on Rummy Circle. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Amonkar said that many youths have got addicted to Rummy Circle online gaming and losing money. "Many governments have…

Industry ・ 25 July 2022

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The spike in online gaming may lead to increased gambling addiction

With the rate at which online gaming is gaining momentum in India, many are getting worried about the risk of increased problem gambling. Last year, a 31-year-old construction project coordinator, Faisal Maqbool, lost around INR 400000 ($5000) within five months of playing a card game online. But it wasn't just any type of card game, it was a…

Industry ・ 22 July 2022

Deccan Herald

Goa CM intends to ‘take action’ against online gambling apps

The Goa government might take punitive action against online gambling apps after the Opposition claimed these apps including'Rummy Circle' were addictive to the youth, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Friday. "I will take action on it," Sawant said, while responding to a question during Zero Hour in the ongoing monsoon session of the state…

Mobile Apps ・ 22 July 2022

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Goa CM assures action against online gaming, gambling

PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday assured action against online gaming and gambling, after Congress MLA Sankalp Amonkar raised the issue in the Assembly demanding a ban on Rummy Circle. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Amonkar said that many youths have got addicted to Rummy Circle online gaming and losing money. "Many…

Industry ・ 22 July 2022

The Hindu BusinessLine

Why India’s online gaming industry desperately needs a regulatory architecture

India is one of world's biggest markets for online gaming. There are nearly 433 million online gaming app users and they are growing rapidly. Almost half of them are in the 15-64 age group. During the pandemic, the usage of these apps soared by 65 per cent. According to Sensor Tower Research, India had the world's highest number of game downloads…

Industry ・ 05 July 2022

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The road MAP to advertising real money online gaming

The popularity of online gaming platforms has soared high in recent times with enthusiasts from all age groups. The rising trend of demand for such games has made it critical to speculate its promotion through advertisements. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (" MIB ") has issued an advisory (" Gaming Advisory ") dated June 13, 2022 to…

Industry ・ 29 June 2022

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Can Indian Online Casino Sites Be Trusted?

Playing casino online is becoming more and more of a thing in India. To gambling operators, the country is seen as having huge untapped potential because of its vast population and developing state. According to a report carried out by Kantar, internet users have increased from 384 million in 2017 to 622 million in 2020 and are expected to reach…

Gaming Authorities ・ 13 June 2022

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New drug: Real money games

The author is Professor, Department of Economics, P.G.D.A.V. College (University of Delhi) For some time, you must have seen advertisements of some apps in which sports celebrities are seen advertising online games, although at the same time in the same advertisement there is also a quick warning, 'to play these games carefully, they may be…

Law ・ 05 June 2022

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Gaming vs Gambling, Skill vs Chance: Controversy surrounds the Gaming industry in India

By Gunjan Prabhakaran and Payal Thaker The online gaming industry has witnessed significant growth since its emergence way back in the year 2000, showcasing immense growth potential. Within a couple of decades, it grew to become more than a billion-dollar industry and continues to grow exponentially. The trajectory of the growth has been…

Industry ・ 18 May 2022

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The Growth of The Asian Online Betting Industry

Asia happens to be a topic of interest for gambling operators and other keynote industry players. This region which boasts most of the developed economies is home to about 60% of the world's population. Additionally, the region has been witnessing a lightning-fast-paced adoption of digital technologies. While Asia is a continent full of…

Industry ・ 14 May 2022

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Indian companies place large bets on internet games, rising gambling

Faisal Maqbool is still battling temptation months after he stopped playing online games on his smartphone. Last year, while playing an online card game, the 31-year-old, who works as a project coordinator for a construction firm, lost about 400000 rupees in five months. These are multi-player games in which you are dealt a hand of cards and asked…

Law ・ 12 May 2022

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Gambling Sites ・ 07 April 2022

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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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Should gambling be regulated or banned? What the state gambling ban in Karnataka means for the rest of India

Gambling in Karnataka is standing at a crossroads. Along with the Internet, gambling has evolved over the years. From dingy backrooms to reputable online sites, it's become much safer to play casino games than it was in the past. International sites used to be very generic, ignoring local player preferences. Now people will find more and more sites…

Law ・ 10 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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What to consider before gaming in India?

With the complex laws in India regarding gambling it can be very hard to know how to bet on certain websites or in person or even play the lottery! It is always best that you consider everything before you bet as you could face a fine or even worse jail time. Many states do not allow gambling in them and it is important that you look up where you…

Law ・ 03 March 2022

Punjab News Express

A new wave of laws and restrictions threaten online gaming in India. What does it mean for Punjab?

The legal situation of casinos in India is far from homogeneous. Although in Daman, Goa and Sikkim, the industry has clear laws, the reality is that it does not in the rest of the country. The issue gets even more complicated regarding online gaming, a very well developed topic in the article from thenewsminute, "Legal Landscape of Indian Online…

Industry ・ 28 February 2022

The Hindu

Banning online gambling easier said than done?

Karnataka will join its southern neighbours in bringing in a legislation to ban online betting and gambling in the upcoming Legislature session starting on Monday. While the law will provide stringent punishment for those flouting the ban if they are caught, enforcing such a ban and monitoring the Internet is easier said than done, senior police…

Law ・ 16 February 2022

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What is the legal situation of Online Gambling in India?

Gambling is a part of Indian traditions; people play it on auspicious occasions with their families. Furthermore, India has a large population that frequently gambles. As a result, the country's annual gambling turnover is tens of millions. People bet in the land-based casinos and at homes with their families. In addition, people also gamble…

Covid ・ 16 February 2022

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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

MediaNama

There is no proposal to include online gaming with gambling: MeitY in response to a parliamentary question

The Indian government has no proposal to include online gaming under the category of gambling, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha. The ministry said that "the government is aware of the growing number of online games available in India and also the…

Politics ・ 14 February 2022

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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

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'Gudivada casino' stirred up a row in AP but is public gambling even legal?

It seems illegal gambling dens have made their way from Goa to Gudivada, a town in Andhra Pradesh. Gudivada also happens to be the native place of film stars, politicians and other important persons like matinee idols N.T. Ramarao (former chief minister); actors A. Nageshwar Rao and N. Balakrishna; and even the present Chief Justice of India N.V.…

Law ・ 02 February 2022

The News Minute

Online Casino Is Booming, Data Reveals Which Indian States Gamble The Most

Statisticians found that India's online gambling demographics are diverse, with just six major cities making up for two-thirds of all internet betting. As India's central government struggles to decide on gambling laws in the country, recent research by media companies shows that this is one of the largest unregulated gambling markets in the world,…

Law ・ 24 January 2022

The Citizen

Is Online Casino Legal in India?

Online gambling increased in popularity with the rise of the pandemic. Due to the restrictions, people were forced to stay home, so entertainment revolved around what they could access, including online gambling. Besides the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana that banned all gambling forms, the law can be confusing when it comes to online…

Law ・ 07 January 2022

The Nation Roar

Is Online Gambling Banned in India?

Our world is a very diverse place in a million different ways. From cultures, heritages, and traditions, to everyday life, religion, and standards, you will see it all if you decide to travel the Earth a bit. Diversity is a good thing but it can also be quite confusing and problematic in certain scenarios. What a person is used to doing freely at…

Law ・ 27 December 2021

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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

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Despite ban in Karnatak, India online casinos expect 3x growth in 2022

Recently Karnataka, a state in the southwestern region of India, has banned online gambling and related activities in the state. Although the state was a hub of online gamers and gaming startups, the ban may have only a slight impact on the online gaming market in India. Different state governments in India have different perspectives towards…

Rummy Games ・ 15 December 2021

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online gaming industry: Govt must regulate online gaming industry: Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar Modi

Voicing concern over children getting addicted to mobile games, Rajya Sabha member and senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Friday demanded that the government should regulate the online gaming industry and impose a uniform tax on it. Raising the issue during the Zero Hour, he said these online games have now given way to gambling and betting.…

Law ・ 03 December 2021

The Kashmir Monitor

Overview of the Online Gambling Business in India

The Indian gambling laws restrict the operation of gambling, with gambling being authorized in specific states, including Goa, Sikkim, and Daman. Other states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra have banned all forms of online gambling, while Kerala and Karnataka have only prohibited games of chance. Since the IT Act 2000 hasn't explicitly…

Industry ・ 25 November 2021

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The popularity of online Indian casinos.

As you might expect, online gambling is very popular in India. However, the legislation governing this activity is somewhat complex. Players can play at online casinos in India, but this depends on which country they are in. As in America, individual countries can set their own rules and regulations that citizens must follow. Laws do affect the…

Roulette ・ 23 November 2021

Mint

Did you gamble during Diwali? Here’s how winnings are taxed

When you think Diwali, lights, sweets and crackers are not all that constitutes the widely celebrated festival. In some parts of the country, playing cards with friends and family also make up a big part of the celebrations that starts almost a week in advance. However, gambling, even when played as part of festivities, draws tax. Gambling's legal…

Winnings ・ 09 November 2021

Twelfth Man Times

Online Casino Regulations in India

Online casinos are huge in almost every country worldwide; one such country is India. Despite most forms of real-life gambling being banned in the country, online gambling continues to thrive. If land-based gambling is heavily regulated, then how are the regulations for online casinos? It depends on which state, but some can still access the top…

Law ・ 02 November 2021

The Hindu BusinessLine

No interim relief for petitioners challenging Karnataka’s online gambling law

Karnataka High Court has not given any interim order in the ongoing hearing of six petitions challenging the State's new anti-gambling law. The next hearing on these petitions will now take place after Diwali in November 2021. Six petitions have been filed by gaming companies and industry bodies including the All Indian Gaming Federation (AIGF),…

Law ・ 28 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

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Why Online Casinos in India Must Be Brought Under GST Taxation?

Players often get worried about the sum of money they can bring home by playing casino games. Especially in the countries where gambling is not regulated, the taxation and legislation are quite confusing. Are you worried about paying taxes on your casino winnings in India? Read more to learn about the tax implications of online gambling in…

Finance ・ 16 October 2021

News18

India Needs Better Regulation to Differentiate Online Gaming from Online Gambling

China, South Korea and Japan are among the many countries that have enacted strict laws to protect minors from video game addiction, writes Shashidhar KJ. (Photo: Reuters) Beijing has enacted new laws to curb video game addiction amongst minors in China and now gamers under the age of 18 will be banned from playing games from 10 pm to 8 am. Gamers…

Law ・ 16 October 2021

New Indian Express

Online rummy: Playing with life- The New Indian Express

KOCHI: With the Kerala High Court lifting the ban imposed by the state government on online rummy two weeks ago, observing that it is a game of skill, those who are addicted to the game get legal protection. However, the hazards still exist as the game is played for money which is equivalent to gambling. The High Court quashed the notification…

Rummy Games ・ 13 October 2021

Search Engine Roundtable

Google To Allow Gambling Related Ads From Certified Connecticut Based Licensed Entities

Google announced that certified, state-licensed entities in Connecticut can now use Google Ads to advertise for sports betting, online casinos and daily fantasy sports. This went into effect on October 7, 2021. To qualify, advertisers must apply for certification. Application for certification will be open to advertisers who wish to promote online…

Law ・ 12 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

India Today

Games people play: Should online gaming and gambling be banned or regulated?

A fortnight ago, the Karnataka government banned online gambling in the state. The ban extended to all kinds of gambling, including "any act of risking money or otherwise on the unknown result of an event including on a game of skill". This demolishes the subtle difference between what used to be categorised as a "game of chance", where the outcome…

Law ・ 12 October 2021

The Logical Indian

Legalising Online Gambling: A Safe Or Unsafe Bet?

After the Karnataka Legislature passed a law to amend the Indian Police Act, 1963, to ban all forms of gambling in the state, including online gambling, the Kerala High Court has quashed the government's decision of banning the game. The single-judge bench of Kerala High Court said that it was a game of'mere skill' and excluded from the blanket ban…

Law ・ 09 October 2021

The Hindu BusinessLine

Industry appeals Karnataka high court against online gambling law

All Indian Gaming Federation (AIGF), Mobile Premier League, Games24x7, Gameskraft and Head Digital Works Private Limited have filed writ petitions in the Karnataka High Court against the State's online gambling law. All five petitions were filed on Thursday, October 7. The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Compliance Act, 2021, which was notified on…

Law ・ 09 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

Brand Equity

View: Online gaming industry is not dicey, give gambling a chance

For an economy that's made Digital India its mantra, the ban on online gambling in Karnataka - its capital Bengaluru being India's digital hub, no less - from October 5 seems turning the wheel in the wrong direction. According to a 2021 ENV (Esse N Vidari) Media study (bit.ly/ 3lkZxt4), Indian gamers spent some $1.73 billion (₹13000 crore) in…

Industry ・ 08 October 2021

Nagpur Today

How to Choose an Online Casino in India

Playing casino has been a part of many cultures around the world for a long time. Many Indian's believe that gambling is a great way to have fun and be entertained, and at the same time, they have a chance to win various money prizes. The player can choose the best online casino in India, which offers different promotions and bonuses to take care…

Strategy Guide ・ 08 October 2021

Northeast Today

Restrictions on Goans to Play at Local Casinos Still Not Functional

Nine years after getting adopted by the Legal Assembly, and more than a year after coming into force, the ban on Goa inhabitants to enter gambling establishments is still missing rules for its implementation. In the meantime, the state's gambling legislation gets its penalty sections amended. Experts and studies might provide the explanation behind…

Land-based ・ 07 October 2021

iGaming Business

Indian state of Karnataka bans online gambling with new law

The bill, titled the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill 2021, was passed at the tenth session of the fifteenth Legislative Assembly. It then received assent from governor Thawar Chand Gehlot on Monday (4 October) before being published in the state's Official Gazette. The bill amends a number of sections in the Karnataka Police Act of 1963. Several…

Law ・ 07 October 2021

TalkEsport

Karnataka Proposes Ban on Online Games Involving Betting and Gambling

The government of the Southern State of India - Karnataka, Home to India's Silicon Valley aka Banglore, has proposed a law to ban online games and gaming activities involving elements of wagering and gambling in an effort to curb the increasing gambling addiction among the rural youth population. The Karnataka government has moved a bill proposing…

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

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

Yogonet

Slotegrator's new report gives an overview on Asian markets in 2021

sian markets attract operators with their untapped potential, but the region is not an easy one to enter. Most countries have restrictive gambling and betting regulations, with only a limited number of enterprises legally allowed to operate. However, there seems to be a trend towards gradual legalisation. Many countries where gambling has long been…

Sports ・ 20 September 2021

The Print

Online gambling ban bill tabled in Karnataka, govt says want to ‘wean’ citizens from ‘vice’

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has tabled a bill in the legislative assembly to ban online gambling of all forms. The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill, 2021, tabled Friday, seeks to prohibit all wagering, betting, gambling of all nature and forms - except lottery and horse race - in the state. With this bill, Karnataka looks to join the ranks…

Poker ・ 19 September 2021

Newsd

Online Indian Casino Segment Registers Strong Growth: Plays your bets carefully

Indians have always been interested in card games, betting, lottery and betting on sports events. During COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people have signed up for online casino platforms. Casino platform operators are upbeat about the prospects of Indian market and they are investing more money and effort in the fast growing segment. Online Casino and…

Sports ・ 12 September 2021

The Hindu BusinessLine

Gaming industry optimistic about upcoming Karnataka Draft Bill on online gambling and betting

As Karnataka inches towards banning online gambling and betting, industry groups representing gaming start-ups are optimistic that the State Bill will make the distinction between the game of skills and game of chance, going by the definition of the online game shared by Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, JC Madhuswamy. The Karnataka Draft…

Industry ・ 09 September 2021

Yogonet

India: Karnataka Govt. seeks to ban online gambling

ndia's Karnataka Cabinet decided on Saturday, September 4 to ban online gambling by amending the Karnataka Police Act, 1963. However, online lottery and betting on horse races happening within or outside the state will not be prohibited. The cabinet approved a draft of the amendment bill, which will be taken to the House during the legislature…

Law ・ 06 September 2021

Brand Equity

This cyber game may be a losing bet: Karnataka readies to ban online gambling

Karnataka is readying to ban online gambling, joining Kerala and Andhra Pradesh in amending the law to implement the curbs that it says are necessary to protect citizens from the risk of losing heavily in cyberspace. The move comes even as a Tamil Nadu law to this effect was struck down by the Madras High Court last month. The state has proposed a…

Covid ・ 06 September 2021

New Indian Express

Karnataka government to ban online gambling and betting- The New Indian Express

BENGALURU: Online gambling and betting will soon be banned in Karnataka. The Cabinet on Saturday took a decision to amend the Karnataka Police Act to bring the ban into effect. However, online lottery and betting on horse races, happening within or outside the State, can continue legally, said Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister JC Madhuswamy…

Law ・ 05 September 2021

TaxScan

GST on online Gaming: Are you game?

With virtual reality ruling all aspects of our lives, gaming is no exception. Owing to the pandemic, not only adults, playground for kids has also shifted on the screens. The online gaming industry in India has seen exponential growth in terms of both, revenue and usage. It is anticipated that the online gaming industry would grow at a compounded…

Industry ・ 04 September 2021

The News Minute

Online Gambling Growth in India Shows Need for Progressive Law

Based on the most recent data, the Internet users in India amount to over 560 people. India's online gambling industry is on the rise. Currently, its value is $930 million and according to projections, it will grow to over $112 billion in 2025. Many factors propel the expansion of India's gambling market. One of them is that India has one of the…

Industry ・ 02 September 2021

Outlook

State government responsible to take action on online gambling websites: Centre to HC

State government responsible to take action on online gambling websites: Centre to HC outlookindia.com 1970-01-01T05:30:00+0530New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that it is the state government which is responsible for taking action on online gambling websites and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology…

Gambling Sites ・ 01 September 2021

Live Law

MeitY Cannot Be Saddled With Duty To Regulate Online Gambling Websites, Lotteries; Issue Falls Under State List: Centre Tells Delhi HC

The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology cannot be saddled with the duty to regulate online gambling websites or lotteries as the issue falls within the domain of State- 'Betting and Gambling' being State subjects. The development comes in a petition seeking to ban gambling/gaming websites…

Gambling Sites ・ 26 August 2021

The Hindu

Onus on States to regulate gambling websites: Centre

The Delhi High Court was informed by the Centre that online gambling was a State subject and the State governments have to make laws to regulate such activities. "The legislative competence to determine whether a game is a game of skill or a game of chance or is involved in gambling [played with stakes or not] is conferred on the States only or to…

Gambling Sites ・ 25 August 2021

Hindustan Times

Online gambling threat, can’t make profit at the cost of young lives: Delhi HC

Despite the presence of various provisions under the law, a large number of websites providing gambling, betting and wagering games continued to be accessible in the country, the petitioner said By Richa Banka, Hindustan Times, New Delhi UPDATED ON AUG 26, 2021 01:31 AM IST The Delhi high court on Wednesday observed that online gambling is…

Incidents ・ 25 August 2021

News18

State Govt Responsible to Take Action on Online Gambling Websites: Centre to HC

The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that it is the state government which is responsible for taking action on online gambling websites and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) is not authorized to direct any intermediary to block such sites. The Centre's affidavit was filed before a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel…

Gambling Sites ・ 25 August 2021

Legal Desire

Understand the laws of Indian Casinos

The restrictions and regulations concerning gambling in casinos differ from country to country and state to state. It is important to get to know the laws before placing your bet. So, if you find yourself in India, here is what to know. Casinos and gambling have always been connected with regulations and restrictions. As these vary it can be…

Law ・ 23 August 2021

Kashmir Life

Study Reveals the Top Smartphone Brands Used for Online Casino Games in India

A fresh online market study explores the types and brands of mobile devices that Indians use to play games. As both real-money and social gaming online become part of daily pastime, desi users are shown to stick to affordable brands they know and trust. The research piece, published by affiliate marketing experts ENV Media, takes a closer look into…

Mobile ・ 23 August 2021