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Hindustan Times

Unraveling the ‘mirror’ web of gambling apps, websites

New Delhi: A majority of gambling websites blocked by the government on the recommendation of Enforcement Directorate (ED) last Sunday bear links to Mahadev Book platform, HT has learnt. The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) blocked 22 offshore and Indian gambling websites as part of continued crackdown on such apps and…
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Caesars averts strike as casino operator, Las Vegas unions reach deal

Nov 8 (Reuters) - The unions representing hospitality workers in Las Vegas reached a tentative deal with Caesars Entertainment (CZR.O) for a new labor contract covering about 10000 employees on Wednesday, two days before a strike deadline. The negotiations come as unions across industries press employers for better pay and benefits, buoyed by a…
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Caesars averts strike as casino operator, Las Vegas unions reach deal
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Mint Primer: The gamble with online gaming: ₹1.5 trillion in taxes?

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) is serving tax demands worth thousands of crores of rupees on online gaming firms. The demands are up to 10x the revenue of some firms. Why is it making such astronomical demands, and are they substantiated? On 12 September, the DGGI's show-cause notice to Mumbai-based Dream11 claimed GST in line…
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Mint Primer: The gamble with online gaming: ₹1.5 trillion in taxes?
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ED attaches assets worth ₹5.87 crore in illegal online gambling case

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached movable properties worth ₹5.87 crore in the form of balances available in the bank accounts of various individuals and entities in a case related to illegal online betting and gambling. The agency's money laundering probe is based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Vivek…
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ED attaches assets worth ₹5.87 crore in illegal online gambling case
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India's gaming, casino firms slide on tax blow

BENGALURU, July 12 (Reuters) - Shares of Indian casino operator Delta Corp (DELT.NS) lost over a fifth of their value on Wednesday, while online gaming firms also dropped after the country's tax authorities imposed a 28% tax on the money such companies collect from customers. These companies will now have to pay a 28% tax on the entire amount…
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India offered three AFC competition slots for 2023-24

New Delhi, Mar 15 (IANS): The Qualifiers for the AFC competitions 2023-24 for the Indian clubs will be played between April 4 to May 3, with the country getting three slots from the continental body. As per AIFF, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has allocated three slots to India -- one in the AFC Champions League Group Stage, one in the AFC…
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online gaming ban: Ban promotion of online gambling, Karnataka BJP MLA implores Centre

Former Karnataka law & education minister S Suresh Kumar has written to Union Ministers Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman urging them to ban the promotion of online games involving monetary bets through advertisements, text messages, mobile calls and other forms of marketing. In separate letters, he said he was aware of the court rulings allowing…
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How And Where To Play Andar Bahar Online For Real Money

Teen Patti, Satte Pe Satta, Rummy - there are perhaps as many ways to play cards in India as all over the globe. Families and friends play them for fun or to kill some time, but outside exists a nearly USD$30-billion (INR₹2.4-trillion) market. There have been 214 million card game app downloads this year, with every download amounting to USD$0.13…
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TCS faces hiring bias lawsuit in US; BJP MLA asks Centre to ban online gambling ads

In 2018, a California district court ruled in favour of TCS in a lawsuit filed by three former employees who accused the IT services provider of discrimination in hiring. Now, the company faces a similar class-action lawsuit, filed by a disgruntled former employee who alleges that it has repeatedly favoured Indian and South Asian job-seekers in the…
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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…
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Unusual Casino Games From Around The World

We all know that poker, blackjack, and slots are beloved the world over. However, there are many games, unique to a range of different countries, that often stay localised in their corner of the world. Some of these can shape the culture and history of a country, even moulding social and political factors. Others are simply a lot of fun to play.…
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Airlines with poor slot utilization may lose them sooner

NEW DELHI: The civil aviation ministry is considering a proposal to reallocate airport slots to airlines every two months based on utilization levels, departing from the current practice of reviewing it after a year, to utilize scarce capacity better, two officials said. Airlines can currently claim a right to a slot if they can maintain slot…
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GST on betting and gambling: Tax structure and liabilities in case of default

Gambling and betting, whether online or offline, are supplies of services as per the goods and services tax (GST) law. Currently, an 18 per cent GST is levied on online Games of skill, while a 28 per cent GST is levied on online games of chance According to Archit Gupta, Founder & CEO, Clear, GST is computed on gross gaming value or stake instead…
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GoM on GST on Casinos will hear industry stakeholders on 23rd and 24th July

On July 23 in Bengaluru and on July 24 in Goa, the ministerial panel on casinos, racetracks, and internet gaming will convene in order to hear from the gambling and horse racing industries on the taxes of their respective industries. The GoM will likely hear from Bangalore Turf Club about a variety of racing-related topics, including GST-related…
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Financial Express

GST GoM on casinos to meet on July 23-24

The ministerial panel on casino, race course and online gaming will meet on July 23 in Bengaluru and on July 24 in Goa to get industry perspective on taxation of horse racing and casinos, respectively. Bangalore Turf Club will likely make a presentation to the GoM on various aspects of the racing and issues related to GST. In Goa, the GoM will…
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GST GoM on casinos to meet on July 23-24
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28 Pc GST On Online Gaming, Casinos And Horse Racing

It is reported that the finance ministers of Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and revenue officials of Telangana will finalize the imposition of GST on online gaming, casinos, and horse racing. The GST council has been mulling increasing the tax on online gaming to 28 percent. The GST Council has given the Group of Ministers…
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28 Pc GST On Online Gaming, Casinos And Horse Racing
Asian Net News

With evolution in technology, Big Winner is reigning iGaming industry in India

The iGaming industry has found many ways to increase traffic towards itself. And modern technology plays a unique role in this tremendous contribution. Bengaluru, First Published Jul 13, 2022, 6:21 PM IST With the technological transitions, casinos have also experienced a significant edge in their business. Despite the world hitting a pandemic,…
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With evolution in technology, Big Winner is reigning iGaming industry in India
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Odisha: Infosys Engineer ends life after losing money in online gambling

Balasore: Greed to make quick bucks cost a young System Engineer of his life in Odisha. The System Engineer, Soumitra Nandy aged 27 allegedly died by suicide after reportedly losing money in online gambling. He hailed from Ambiliatha village under Jaleswar block and was working with Infosys, Bengaluru. Family members of the deceased said Soumitra…
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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…
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Mangatha Game: India’s All Time Favorite Card Game from Karnataka

Mangatha Game is one of the most popular card games in India which traces back it's roots to Bengaluru in Karnataka. It is one of the games which has a solid historical background in India. It is purely a game of chance where the dealer will have a face-up card and the players will bet on either "Andar" which means inside or "Bahar" which means…
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Mangatha Game: India’s All Time Favorite Card Game from Karnataka
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Gaming firms resume services after Karnataka lifts ban on online gambling

February 16, 2022 / 09:06 PM IST Many online gaming firms have resumed services in Karnataka after the state's High Court, on February 14, struck down the provisions of the Karnataka Police Act that deals with online gambling as unconstitutional. On October 5 last year, Karnataka government had notified the online gambling law with immediate…
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Gaming firms resume services after Karnataka lifts ban on online gambling
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…
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Karnataka high court verdict on online gambling ban likely today
Twelfth Man Times

IPL 2022: List of available slots of each franchise ahead of mega auction

IPL 2022: The Board of Control for Cricket in India unveiled the IPL 2022 Player Auction List just a couple of days ago. The list includes plenty of illustrious names. As many as 590 cricketers will go under the hammer. Out of those 590 cricketers, 370 of them are Indians and 220 of them are overseas players. All these players have enrolled…
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IPL 2022: List of available slots of each franchise ahead of mega auction
Financial Post

Gambling group 888 loses steam after hitting the jackpot in 2021

British gambling group 888 raked in record revenue last year as punters flocked to its online casino games during the pandemic, yet growth slowed significantly in the final quarter as countries lifted COVID-19 restrictions. Like other gambling companies across the globe, 888 has cashed in on record online interest as the closure of retail stores…
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Play Andar Bahar with real money at the best online casinos for Indian players

Andar Bahar is India's favourite card game, yet few online casinos offer the nation's most popular pastime. Here's your guide to the top casinos that offer Andar Bahar to players. Andar Bahar is a well-known Indian gambling game of chance that's said to have originated in Bengaluru in the south of Karnataka, that's taken Indian online casinos by…
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Gambling firm 888 to sell Bingo unit as it focuses on core business, U.S. ops

British gambling firm 888 Holdings Plc said on Wednesday it would sell its Bingo business to a member of the UK-based Broadway Gaming group for $50 million on a cash- and debt-free basis, as it focuses on its core offerings and the U.S. market. The online betting company undertook a strategic review of Bingo and the sale to Saphalata Holdings…
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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…
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Karnataka online gambling ban: Karnataka HC to hear petitions challenging new law
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,…
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Hindustan Times

Karnataka HC to hear plea against arrests in online gambling ban on October 27

The Karnataka high court on Friday formally observed that the government can accede to requests that no arrests be made under the new law that bans online gambling. However, there was no order to this effect, people aware of the developments said. "There is no order or any direction. The case has been posted for Wednesday (October 27) for…
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Karnataka HC to hear plea against arrests in online gambling ban on October 27
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Skill gaming startups caught in Karnataka's online gambling ban

For sectors like'online gaming' and'cryptocurrency', one word that best describes the present regulatory scenario is'ambiguous'. Both sectors are booming in India, but governments have their concerns related to user safety. This dilemma played out again recently, with Karnataka notifying a law to ban and betting. The law provides for up to three…
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Skill gaming startups caught in Karnataka's online gambling ban
The Indian Express

Days after ban on online gambling in Karnataka, case lodged against Dream 11

Days after the Karnataka government notified amendments to the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, which seeks to ban online gaming and curtail online gambling, a case has been registered against Dream 11, an online fantasy sports platform in Bengaluru. This is probably the first case registered after modifying the law to curb online gaming. On October 7,…
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Days after ban on online gambling in Karnataka, case lodged against Dream 11
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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…
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View: Online gaming industry is not dicey, give gambling a chance
Deccan Herald

Gaming is not gambling, trade bodies telling govt

The gaming industry wants the Karnataka government to define'games of chance' and'games of skill' in the wake of a new law banning online gambling. During the recently concluded monsoon session in both houses the state legislature, the government passed a law which the gaming industry, predominantly based in Bengaluru, believes will impact it…
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Gaming is not gambling, trade bodies telling govt
Hindustan Times

Companies may move court against govt ban on online gambling and games

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) still going on, gaming companies were caught off guard as Karnataka government ban on online gambling and games was notified on Tuesday. A number of online gaming companies are dependent on the IPL as it brings a significant chunk of the revenue. Companies are now looking for a legal recourse to challenge the…
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Companies may move court against govt ban on online gambling and games
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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…
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Karnataka Gambling Law: MPL & Other Gaming Startups Block Users From Playing Real Money Games
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This State Bans All Forms Of Online Gambling: Pay Rs 1 Lakh Fine If You Gamble Online

The Karnataka government has banned all forms of gambling in the state. This includes online games which involve an entry fee or registration fee. The bill now makes gambling a cognisable and non-bailable offence. Those charged will face a three-year jail term (changed from 1 year) and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh. Those found to be operating,…
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This State Bans All Forms Of Online Gambling: Pay Rs 1 Lakh Fine If You Gamble Online
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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…
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Karnataka's bill banning online gambling makes industry stakeholders unhappy
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Karnataka Assembly passes three bills related to GST, town planning and online gambling

The Karnataka Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) bill, according to the state Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy, was in tune with the changes brought by the Central government to the Central GST law Representational image. AFP Bengaluru: The Karnataka Assembly on Tuesday passed Karnataka GST (Amendment) Bill, Town and Country…
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Karnataka Assembly passes three bills related to GST, town planning and online gambling
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Karnataka Assembly passes three bills related to GST, T&P and online gambling

Bengaluru, Sep 21 (PTI) The Karnataka Assembly on Tuesday passed Karnataka GST (Amendment) Bill, Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Bill and the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill. The Karnataka Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) bill, according to the state Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy, was in tune with the changes…
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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…
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How Karnataka's Online Gambling Bill Could Impact Skill-based Gaming Startups
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Industry bodies, trade assoc flag risks of Karnataka Bill banning online gambling

Industry and trade bodies say that the bill, tabled in the Karnataka Assembly, to ban online gaming and betting in the state also bars game of skill and will lead to loss of livelihood. A number of industry and trade bodies have appealed against a bill tabled in the Karnataka Assembly that will ban online gambling or betting in the state and…
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Industry bodies, trade assoc flag risks of Karnataka Bill banning online gambling
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Karnataka govt tables bill in assembly to ban online gambling

Bengaluru, Sep 17 (PTI) The Karnataka government on Friday tabled a bill in the assembly to ban online gambling or betting in the state and providing for a maximum imprisonment of three years or fine of up to Rs one lakh for any violation. The''Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill, 2021'' was tabled in the assembly by Home Minister Araga Jnanendra.…
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Karnataka proposes ban on online gambling

ANI 6th September 2021, 13:18 GMT+10 Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 6 (ANI): Karnataka government has decided to ban online gambling games or betting by amending the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, excluding lottery. The amended bill will be tabled in the upcoming session of the legislature which is slated to commence on September 13 and last…
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Karnataka proposes ban on online gambling
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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…
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This cyber game may be a losing bet: Karnataka readies to ban online gambling
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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…
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Android dominates India’s online gambling market with 95 percent share: report

Since 2014, Android has been dominating India's mobile operating system (OS) landscape. And that's not surprising, given that India is not only a mobile-first market, but also one that is price conscious. Analytics from Purewin.com and SevenJackpots casinos comparison site and data from, which aggregated data for an estimated 78000 users between…
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Android dominates India’s online gambling market with 95 percent share: report
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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…
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Study Reveals the Top Smartphone Brands Used for Online Casino Games in India
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Is it legal to bet on online casinos in Karnataka?

Karnataka prohibits local gambling. It is illegal to do so in a gaming establishment, on the street, or in a public place. However, Karnataka's laws are outdated and significantly influenced by the Indian Public Gambling Act of 1867. When it comes to gambling, Karnataka is known for its tight regulations. However, we may have just discovered a…
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New Indian Express

Online gambling ban: State to make stand known after Cabinet, House nod- The New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The State Government on Thursday informed the Karnataka High Court that its stand regarding imposing a ban on online gambling and betting will be placed before the court, after seeking due approval of the Cabinet and Legislature. Chief Secretary P Ravikumar filed an affidavit before a division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka…
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