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Highlights: Madras HC's Judgment on TN's Online 'Gambling' Ban

Last month, the Madras High Court once again struck down the Tamil Nadu government's attempts to ban online skill games (non-gambling games) under a larger ban on online gambling. Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangpurwala and Justice P.D. Audikesavalu held that the state government had the power to regulate skill games, and banning them exceeded its…

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Casinos: Goa's trump card or bad bet?

Goa's largest casino operator the Deltin Group and its two subsidiaries, HighStreet Cruises Pvt Ltd and Delta Pleasure Cruise Pvt Ltd, which runs three offshore and one 5-star casino in Goa, possibly the state's single largest tax contributor, are battling multiple notices from the tax authorities that, if penalties are included, amounts to ₹23000…

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Youths in Goa falling prey to illegal online gambling and narcotics: opposition; CM assures action

Opposition parties in Goa on Wednesday claimed many youngsters are getting hooked on illegal online gambling in the coastal state. They also claimed "weed cakes" and "marijuana brownies" are being sold at some pastry shops. The twin issues were raised in the assembly by the leader of the opposition Yuri Alemao, Goa Forward Party MLA Vijai Sardesai,…

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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…

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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

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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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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

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Online Gambling Ban: TN Law Minister S Regupathy Meets Governor RN Ravi, Urges Him To Give Assent For Bill

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Law Minister S. Regupathy met Governor RN Ravi at Raj Bhavan in Chennai on Thursday and discussed about the Bill to ban online gambling in the state. He also urged the Governor to soon give assent to the bill. On Thursday, Law Minister S. Regupathy addressing the reporters said, "A Bill has been brought to ban and regulate…

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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

Hindustan Times

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 ・ 07 October 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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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…

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TN Plans 'Emergency Law' to Ban Online Gambling as Chennai Woman's Death by Suicide Triggers Outrage

The state has been seeing an increase in deaths due to online gambling. (PTI File Photo) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday ordered the formation of a committee to pass an emergency law against online gambling in the state. The committee will be headed by retired High Court Judge K Chandru, who is known for his social advocacy and…

Incidents ・ 10 June 2022

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New drug: Real money games

Players often lose money but the companies that make games earn huge profits 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…

Law ・ 03 June 2022

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Goa: After 3 Years, Gaming Commissioner for Casinos to Get Powers

Three years after Goa appointed a dedicated Gaming Commissioner to oversee the state's casinos, official rules designed to streamline and regulate casino operations are finally ready for approval. The Home Department has finalised its casino rules and submitted them to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for final approval - a significant step forward for…

Finance ・ 27 April 2022

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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

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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

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

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India: Goa’s Offshore Casinos Get Twelve-month Extension to Operate on the Mandovi River

Goa's state cabinet has granted a twelve-month extension for off-shore casinos to continue to operate on the Mandovi River in Panaji until October 1, 2022. According to The Times of India, the government had identified four possible sites to relocate casinos but all were found to be technically not feasible. Authorities have proposed extending the…

Incidents ・ 04 October 2021

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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

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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…

Law ・ 05 September 2021

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Goa Government Considers Banning Locals from Casinos

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the authorities are considering draft rules that would ban Goan residents from casinos. An amendment to the Goa Gambling Act would mean that only foreigners can enter casinos. The state's floating casinos are located on the Mandovi River in the Panaji area. Authorities had the intention of moving the…

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