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Thursday newspaper round-up: Online slot machines, Vauxhall, Body Shop

Vauxhall's owner, Stellantis, will make electric vans at its factory in Luton from 2025, helping to secure the future of 1500 UK jobs at the plant. The Luton factory will produce medium-sized electric vans for the Vauxhall, Citroën, Peugeot and Fiat Professional brands, Stellantis announced on Thursday. - Guardian Taxpayers will be forced to pay…
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Thursday newspaper round-up: Online slot machines, Vauxhall, Body Shop
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Delhi HC dismisses Petition seeking ban on online gambling sites

Earlier this week, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition requesting the court to ban online gambling websites operating in the National Capital Territory and other states. The petitioner challenged various websites that allegedly allow anyone to sign up and play their games, but later coerce users into spending money on them. The petitioner…
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Delhi HC dismisses Petition seeking ban on online gambling sites
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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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Highlights: Madras HC's Judgment on TN's Online 'Gambling' Ban
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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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Casinos: Goa's trump card or bad bet?
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Former Stony Creek Internet Café employees plead guilty to charges, sentenced for roles in illegal gambling operations case

DETROIT, Nov. 17, 2023 - Four Washtenaw County residents were recently sentenced for their roles in an illegal gambling operation at a former Whittaker Road business in Ypsilanti Township, following guilty pleas entered during court appearances that took place on Oct. 23 and Nov. 14 in Washtenaw County Circuit Court. Following a joint investigation…
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- Madras high court upholds Tamil Nadu’s online gambling act, exempts games of skill

In a significant ruling on November 9, 2023, the Madras High Court maintained the validity of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022. However, the court clarified that the act's restrictive provisions would only be applicable to games of chance, exempting games of skill such as rummy and poker. This…
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- Madras high court upholds Tamil Nadu’s online gambling act, exempts games of skill
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Supreme Court ruling results in new application process for Pope County casino license

The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday (Oct. 26) affirmed a lower court ruling that said Cherokee Nation Businesses was not a qualified applicant when granted a casino license in Pope County. The decision opens anew the application process. Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled Jan. 12 that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted…
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Online gambling an offence under Common Gaming Houses Act 1953

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 18): The Court of Appeal on Wednesday ruled that online gambling is an offence under the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. This follows the unanimous decision of the three Court of Appeal judges chaired by Datuk Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera, who rejected the legal question posed by former gambling house operator Roseaini Johor, 49, and…
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Appeals court rules online gambling an offence under Common Gaming Houses Act 1953

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 18 - The Court of Appeal today ruled that online gambling is an offence under the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. This follows the unanimous decision of the three Court of Appeal judges, chaired by Datuk Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera, who rejected the legal question posed by former gambling house operator Roseaini Johor, 49, and retired…
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Appeals court rules online gambling an offence under Common Gaming Houses Act 1953
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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…
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Are Online Casino Apps Legal in India?
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High Court Stalls Fla. Tribe's Online Gambling Pact

By Ali Sullivan (October 12, 2023, 11:11 AM EDT) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday paused the implementation of a D.C. Circuit ruling that backed a novel gambling pact giving the Seminole Tribe of Florida exclusive rights to offer sports betting in the Sunshine State....
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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…
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Digital gambling thru MFS rampant

Gambling on digital platforms has become rampant across the country amid the emergence of mobile financial services as an easy and primary tool to facilitate illicit transactions. Law enforcement agencies have arrested many MFS agents and distribution house officials in recent years for acting as online gambling agents and facilitating illegal…
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Western Cape Gambling Board wins appeal on tax payable by casinos

The Western Cape Gambling Board has been successful in its appeal against a Western Cape High Court judgment regarding the assessment of gambling tax payable by casino licence holders Grandwest and Worcester casinos. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) this week upheld an appeal over whether'freeplay credits', used to bet in slot machines attract…
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Western Cape Gambling Board wins appeal on tax payable by casinos
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Online Games involving Stakes Affected by Gambling Ban: TN Govt

Online games are prohibited when played for stakes, argued Advocate General R. Shunmugasundaram while defending the Tamil Nadu government's online gambling ban before the Madras High Court yesterday. As reported by The New Indian Express, Shunmugasundaram added that the ban doesn't prevent companies from running online gaming platforms in the…
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Online Games involving Stakes Affected by Gambling Ban: TN Govt
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Seeking Balance: MGA Defends Operators and Protects Players

Among the most famous names in the world of gambling operations is the Malta Gaming Authority. The country has become an online gaming hub where a large number of countries have established themselves. According to LeafletCasino.com, reliable online casino operators choose Malta as their headquarters thanks to the country's focus on promoting…
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Madras HC questions why Tamil Nadu can't ban online gambling

Last week, a Madras High Court bench questioned why Tamil Nadu's competence to ban online gambling was being doubted, given that states have the constitutional jurisdiction to regulate'betting and gambling', reported Times of India. Chief Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala and Justice P.D. Audikesavulu were hearing the online real money gaming…
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Online gambling Act is fully within the legislative competence of the State, Tamil Nadu govt. asserts before Madras High Court

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022, is intra vires (within the legal powers) the legislative competence conferred on the State legislature by the Constitution and not ultra vires as contended by All India Gaming Federation and others, the State government has asserted before the Madras High…
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Online gambling Act is fully within the legislative competence of the State, Tamil Nadu govt. asserts before Madras High Court
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Online casino kingpin Salim jailed for 8 years

Police produce online casino kingpin Salim Pradhan in Dhaka Special Judge Court-8 that sentenced him to eight years in jail on Sunday in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission. - New Age photo The Dhaka Special Judge Court-8 on Sunday sentenced online casino kingpin Salim Pradhan to eight years of imprisonment-four years each on charges of…
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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…
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Can The Gatekeepers For Online Gaming Help Curb Betting, Gambling?

The online gaming industry has seen a fair share of turmoil over the past few years, especially due to the absence of a nodal ministry and a national regulatory framework. The last week, in particular, saw several developments related to the sector that have players with a skin in the game keeping a close watch. The government issued regulations to…
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Can The Gatekeepers For Online Gaming Help Curb Betting, Gambling?
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Online gambling can earn you a jail term in Tamil Nadu, but what's next?

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu has banned online gambling, rekindling a campaign against gaming firms in India that has raged for over a year-and-a-half. The move came just three days after the Centre included gaming firms under its intermediary rules. Mint explains the controversy: What just happened in Tamil Nadu? After much back-and-forth (even within…
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Online gambling can earn you a jail term in Tamil Nadu, but what's next?
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Tamil Nadu Anti-Gambling Law: Govt bans online gambling; Here's all you need to know

Tamil Nadu, India: On April 10, the Tamil Nadu Government notified the Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, after Governor RN Ravi gave his assent, following which it was published in the Government Gazette. The legislation is set to come into force in Tamil Nadu following the notification. The legislation prohibits advertisements…
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Tamil Nadu Anti-Gambling Law: Govt bans online gambling; Here's all you need to know
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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…
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Governor finally gives assent to TN bill banning online gambling
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Tamil Nadu bans online gambling and regulates online games

With Governor R N Ravi signing the re-enacted bill into law, the Tamil Nadu government has banned online gambling and regulated online games in the state by publishing the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022 in the gazette. The government notified the new law immediately after the Governor sent his…
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Tamil Nadu bans online gambling and regulates online games
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tamil nadu: Tamil Nadu governor gives assent to bill banning online gambling

Governor RN Ravi on Monday approved a long-pending Bill to ban online gambling, which includes online rummy and poker with stakes in the State. The legislation, called the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, also seeks to regulate online gaming including fantasy sports which may now need vetting by a…
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T.N. Governor grants assent to Bill banning online gambling

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N Ravi has granted his assent to the Bill seeking to ban online gambling and regulate online gaming. A senior official at the State Secretariat said the Raj Bhavan had confirmed the Governor's decision to the government. The Bill, was first passed by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in October 2022. According to the…
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T.N. Governor grants assent to Bill banning online gambling
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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…
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TN Guv gives assent to Bill banning online gambling
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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…
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TN Governor Gives Assent To Bill Banning Online Gambling
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Tamil Nadu House passes Bill to ban online gambling

Two weeks after Governor R N Ravi returned the Bill banning online gambling and regulating online games to the government for its consideration, the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed the same legislation on Thursday. Chief Minister M K Stalin, who reintroduced the Bill, said that the state government has "the right to streamline, regulate, and protect"…
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TN assembly readopts bill against online gambling

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Thursday passed the bill to ban online gambling for the second time in six months and days after governor RN Ravi returned it, questioning the state assembly's competence to frame a law on the subject. The bill, titled Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022, was introduced in…
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TN assembly readopts bill against online gambling
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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…
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Tamil Nadu assembly passes bill to ban online gambling again
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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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Bill to ban online gambling passed once again in TN Assembly
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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…
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Online gambling ban bill: Tamil Nadu assembly once again passes Bill to ban online gambling
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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…
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TN assembly again passes bill to ban online gambling
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TN: CM Stalin to present Online Gambling Prohibition Bill again in Legislative Assembly

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will be presenting The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, 2022 again tomorrow in the Legislative Assembly. It is said that more than 40 people have lost their lives playing online rummy in the state owing to delay in the bill being passed. According to Patrika, the…
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TN: CM Stalin to present Online Gambling Prohibition Bill again in Legislative Assembly
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Tamil Nadu To Re-Introduce Bill To Ban Online Gambling

The Tamil Nadu Government will re-introduce its bill to ban online gambling after the state governor, RN Ravi, returned the first bill it had tabled. According to reports, the governor refused to provide assent to the bill as he believed the house (Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly) did not have the "legislative competence" to table a bill that…
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Tamil Nadu To Re-Introduce Bill To Ban Online Gambling
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Tamil Nadu government to table fresh Bill against online gambling

A day after Governor R.N. Ravi returned the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, adopted by the Assembly last year, a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the Secretariat on Thursday, decided to table a second Bill, reiterating the government's decision to impose the ban. Briefing…
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Tamil Nadu government to table fresh Bill against online gambling
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T.N. Law Minister hints at re-adoption of Bill against online gambling

A day after it emerged that Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi returned a Bill banning online gambling, State Law Minister S. Regupathy indicated the Government might readopt the Bill in the Legislative Assembly, just as it had done when the anti-NEET Bill was returned last year. If the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly adopted yet another Bill seeking to…
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T.N. Law Minister hints at re-adoption of Bill against online gambling
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E-Gaming Federation announces to challenge Tamil Nadu regulation to ban online gaming

E-gaming Federation will challenge a regulation issued by the Tamil Nadu government to ban online gaming as it categorizes rummy and poker as games of chance, the industry association said on Wednesday. E-gaming Federation (EGF), whose members include Games24x7, MPL and Junglee Games, cited a Supreme Court ruling that, according to the industry…
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E-Gaming Federation announces to challenge Tamil Nadu regulation to ban online gaming
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The legality of Online Gambling in India: Current Regulations and What’s Ahead

Recent statistics show that around 40% of Indian adults have gambled at least once on online platforms. It's not a secret that Indians are fond of gambling activities like card games and sports betting. That is why it's not surprising that casino operators see India as one of the countries with a huge potential for market growth. While online…
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Arkansas judge voids casino license granted to Cherokee Nation

The contentious path to building a casino in Pope County took yet another turn Thursday when Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses. Gulfside Casino Partnership had appealed a November 2021 decision by the Arkansas Racing Commission to…
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Arkansas judge voids casino license granted to Cherokee Nation
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Judge voids Pope County casino license granted to Cherokee Nation

The contentious path to building a casino in Pope County took yet another turn Thursday (Jan. 12) when Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Tim Fox ruled that Arkansas officials "unconstitutionally" granted a casino license to Cherokee Nation Businesses. Gulfside Casino Partnership had appealed a November 2021 decision by the Arkansas Racing…
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Judge voids Pope County casino license granted to Cherokee Nation
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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…
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The centre-state conundrum: Who should regulate online gaming in India and decide on its legalities- Technology News, Firstpost
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TN man dies by suicide after suffering losses due to online gambling

Manimuthu, a manager at an electronics store, left a suicide note blaming online gambling. newsOnline Gambling DeathsSunday, December 11, 2022 - 17:17 A manager at an electronics store died by suicide near Vazhpadi in Salem district after losing money in online gambling. The manager Manimuthu took his own life at a temple in Veppilapatti. Vazhpadi…
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Fighting the menace of online gambling

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has chosen to remain silent on the fate of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill even four weeks after the Ordinance on the same subject lapsed. There are several pieces of legislation awaiting the Governor's clearance, but the Bill in question is different from the rest. An…
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Fighting the menace of online gambling
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Tamil Nadu ordinance on banning online gambling expires for want of Governor’s assent

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance expired on Sunday night for want of Governor's assent to the Bill approved by the Tamil Nadu Assembly last month. This has sparked a new conflict between the state government and Governor R N Ravi on a day the state reported another death by suicide at Tenkasi,…
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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…
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Explained: Tamil Nadu's New Law On Ban Of 'Games Of Chance' And Gambling
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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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TN online gambling ban: Governor holds meeting with E-gaming industry representatives

The meeting comes against the backdrop of the Bill seeking to ban online gambling and regulating online games waiting for assent from Governor RN Ravi. Even as the Tamil Nadu government awaits Governor RN Ravi to assent to the Bill banning online gambling and regulating online games, representatives of the E-Gaming Federation (EGF) met him at…
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Madhya Pradesh government forms task force to examine aspects of banning online gambling and regulating online gaming

A task force has been formed by the Madhya Pradesh (MP) government, headed by the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, to look into technical, legal, and other elements of banning online gambling and regulating online gaming. A recent release from the MP government states that the decision to form the task force was taken on the basis…
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Madhya Pradesh government forms task force to examine aspects of banning online gambling and regulating online gaming
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The dark side of online gaming: From people in debt to ruined families, online gaming in India needs to be regulated- Technology News, Firstpost

Mehul Reuben Das Dec 10, 2022 12:27:46 IST This article is a part of a larger series on Online Gaming in India. The previous article deals with why online gaming platforms want their users to believe that their products are a game of skill. Click here to read the article. Online gaming has become extremely popular in India and has grown into a…
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The dark side of online gaming: From people in debt to ruined families, online gaming in India needs to be regulated- Technology News, Firstpost
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E-Gaming representatives meet Governor on Bill to ban online gambling

At a time when the State government and political parties have been urging Governor R.N. Ravi to grant his assent to a Bill to ban online gambling and regulate online games, it has emerged that representatives of the E-Gaming Federation met Mr. Ravi at the Raj Bhavan on December 5 to share their views on the proposed legislation. A source from the…
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E-Gaming representatives meet Governor on Bill to ban online gambling
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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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Only online gambling banned, TN govt clarifies to Governor’s query

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday said no complete ban on online games has been proposed but only online gambling has been proscribed in the state and sought Governor R N Ravi's assent to the Bill to prohibit online gambling and regulate online games in the state. As per the doctrine of proportionality, no total ban has been proposed, state Law…
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Only online gambling banned, TN govt clarifies to Governor’s query
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Tamil Nadu’s Ordinance Banning Online Gambling Lapses

The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed an ordinance prohibiting online gambling and regulating online gaming earlier this year, following which the state's Governor R N Ravi gave his assent to the same on 1st October. The State Assembly then tabled the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gaming and Regulation of Online Games Bill to ban online gambling and…
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Tamil Nadu’s Ordinance Banning Online Gambling Lapses
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T.N. ordinance on online gambling may lapse on November 27, 2022

Time is running out for the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance, with Governor R. N. Ravi yet to give his assent to the related legislation, which was adopted by the Assembly last month. The ordinance will lapse on Sunday if the Governor does not give his assent to the Prohibition of Online Gambling…
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Online gambling firms urged to repay clients' pre-licence losses

Around 100 Dutch gamblers and former gamblers are demanding online casinos refund money that they lost before online gambling was legal in the Netherlands, the Volkskrant reported on Monday. Online gambling was legalised in the Netherlands last October. Those involved in the court case were often'young and vulnerable people,' lawyer Benzi Loonstein…
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DMK government softens stand towards Governor, hopeful of nod for Bill on online gambling

Softening its stance towards Governor R N Ravi, the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday expressed hope that Ravi would quickly sign the Bill prohibiting online gambling and regulating online games. This comes after the DMK-led government had initially criticised Ravi over the delay in giving the Bill his assent. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online…
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DMK government softens stand towards Governor, hopeful of nod for Bill on online gambling
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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…
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Tamil Nadu’s Strict Law against Online rummy sites in India
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Legislation Against Online Gambling Will Be Prepared And Cleared In Three Months: Madhya Pradesh Govt To High Court

Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday told the high court that a committee of officers, which considered the issue of online gambling, has sought three months time to prepare an appropriate legislation on the subject, and to get it cleared from the legislative assembly. The submission was made before Justice Vivek Agarwal during the hearing of a…
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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…
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Why online casinos, gambling, and betting are being banned in TN
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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…
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Is online gaming with real money legal or illegal in India?
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Majority Of People Think Online Gaming Involves Betting, Gambling: Survey

The survey on online gaming conducted by LocalCircles found that 91 per cent of the respondents want a ban on pesky SMSes that promote online and fantasy games. A majority of people view fantasy sports as online gaming that involves wagering, betting and gambling, a survey by online platform LocalCircles said on Monday. The survey on online gaming…
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Governor’s delay in giving assent to ban online gambling has raised suspicion: DMK

Tamil Nadu's ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday fired yet another salvo against Governor R N Ravi, this time for "delaying" his assent to a bill banning online gambling in the state, saying his actions have raised "suspicion" among people. An editorial in Murasoli, DMK's official organ, tore into the Governor for "sitting on" The…
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Restrict minors from online gambling: Petition in Madras HC

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has sought the Union's response in a petition seeking to restrict minors from playing on online gambling and sports betting websites, reported Times of India. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was brought by Tirunelveli activist S. Ayyaa and heard by a Division Bench comprising Justices R. Mahadevan and…
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Restrict minors from online gambling: Petition in Madras HC
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Online gambling resumes in TN as ordinance lapses

Chennai: Leaders across the political spectrum accused Governor R N Ravi of causing a sudden spurt in online gambling after Sunday midnight when the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance lapsed after he did not give his consent for the legislation relating to it. Among those who criticized the Governor…
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Expected Guv Ravi to give assent to Bill on online gambling by Sunday: S Reghupathy- The New Indian Express

CHENNAI/PUDUKOTTAI: The ordinance banning online gambling lapsed on Sunday, and all eyes are on Governor RN Ravi since the Bill on the matter is still pending with him. Asked about the government's next move, a top officer said: "We await the approval of the governor for the Bill." The ordinance was not notified by the Tamil Nadu government after…
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New Indian Express

Notice on pil to ensure kids don’t use lottery apps- The New Indian Express

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday issued notice to the Union government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) plea filed to ensure that children do not use lottery and gambling websites and applications. The litigant, S Ayyaa of Tirunelveli, submitted that the growth of gambling websites have increased in the recent…
Gambling Sites
The Statesman

Governor blocks legislation to ban online gambling in TN

The DMK government's legislation to ban online gaming has hit a road-block with Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, raising queries and concerns over whether it would withstand legal scrutiny or not! It is another instance of the cold war between Governor Ravi and the DMK government. The ruling party has accused the Governor of acting like a BJP…
Politics
Governor blocks legislation to ban online gambling in TN
timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Bill Banning Online Gambling Legally Sound, Says Tn Govt

Chennai: A day after governor R N Ravi raised queries about the bill on online games and gambling, the state government clarified that the bill was legally sound, well within the framework of the Constitution and the state was competent to enact the legislation. The bill has made distinction between games of chance and skill, and prohibits only…
Law
Bill Banning Online Gambling Legally Sound, Says Tn Govt
The Indian Express

Only online gambling banned, clarifies Tamil Nadu govt

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday said no complete ban on online games has been proposed but only online gambling has been proscribed in the state, and sought Governor R N Ravi's assent to the Bill to prohibit online gambling and regulate online games in the state. As per the doctrine of proportionality, no total ban has been proposed, state Law…
Politics
Only online gambling banned, clarifies Tamil Nadu govt
Devdiscourse

Only online gambling banned, clarifies TN govt

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday said no complete ban on online games has been proposed but only online gambling has been proscribed in the state, and sought Governor R N Ravi's assent to the Bill to prohibit online gambling and regulate online games in the state. As per the doctrine of proportionality, no total ban has been proposed, state Law…
Politics
Devdiscourse

The Current Situation Surrounding Online Casinos Laws in Japan

The Japanese attitude toward gambling has always been complicated. There is still a sizable interest in reels and other casino games, both online and in traditional brick-and-mortar casinos, just as there is in many other regions of the globe. However, with a few exceptions like horse racing and pachinko, gambling is illegal under the law. We take…
Pachinko
The Current Situation Surrounding Online Casinos Laws in Japan
Qrius

IMTF Established to Delve Into New Online Gaming Laws

With increased access to technology, online gambling has become big business globally and India is no exception as Asia's foremost economy. However, despite the lucrative economic opportunity, governments globally have struggled to legislate the sector in such a way that they can take advantage of the revenue-generating potential of the industry…
Law
IMTF Established to Delve Into New Online Gaming Laws
mirchi9.com

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
Tamil Nadu to Shut Down Online Gambling
Punjab News Express

PMK hits out against TN govt not implementing online gambling ban

CHENNAI: The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has come out strongly against the Tamil Nadu government for not implementing the online gaming ban. In a statement, party state president Anbumani Ramadoss said that the Tamil Nadu government had passed an ordinance to ban online gaming but had not implemented it. The PMK leader said that the state…
Law
PMK hits out against TN govt not implementing online gambling ban
Brand Equity

online gambling ban: Will contest Tamil Nadu's online gambling ban in court: Gaming companies

The E-gaming Federation, a collective of online gaming operators, is set to take the Tamil Nadu Government to court on a law banning online gambling and proposing regulation for online gaming. An EGF statement said the state law - the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online gaming Act, 2022 - recognises rummy and poker as…
Law
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
What Does India's Law Say About Online Gaming and Online Gambling?
CNBC TV 18

Madras Hc Dismisses Case Against Constitutional Validity Of Tamil Nadu'S Online Gambling Ban

A two-member bench of the Madras High Court dismissed a case against the Tamil Nadu Government's ordinance to ban online gambling, after stating that it would hear it only if and when it becomes a law. The petitioners subsequently withdrew the case against the ordinance. "Which court in this world hears a challenge to an ordinance that is yet to…
Law
European Gaming

Updates in iGaming and Gambling Legislation in Germany

Is there a gloomy forecast for Germany's gambling industry? Due to significant delays and shifts, the German betting industry has been clouded by uncertainty in recent years. Sixteen German federal governments signed a gambling treaty in 2012 intending to introduce sports betting to the online casino industry. Learn about the difficulties facing…
Law
Updates in iGaming and Gambling Legislation in Germany
ABP News Live

Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Bill To Ban & Regulate Online Gambling Games

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a bill to ban and regulate online gambling games on Wednesday. Earlier, Tamil Nadu government passed a resolution to ban online games in the state. On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu Law Minister S Regupathy introduced a bill to Ban Online Gambling Games in Tamil Nadu assembly. The move of the state government comes after…
Games
Hindustan Times

Tamil Nadu ordinance banning online gambling challenged

An ordinance promulgated by the Tamil Nadu government recently, banning online gambling, has been challenged in the Madras High Court. The first bench of Acting Chief Justice T Raja and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy, before which the PIL petition from All India Gaming Federation, by its general secretary Sunil Krishnamurthy on Thursday came up,…
Rummy Games
Devdiscourse

TN ordinance banning online gambling challenged

An ordinance promulgated by the Tamil Nadu government recently, banning online gambling, has been challenged in the Madras High Court. The first bench of Acting Chief Justice T Raja and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy, before which the PIL petition from All India Gaming Federation, by its general secretary Sunil Krishnamurthy on Thursday came up,…
Rummy Games
State of Michigan

Four individuals sentenced for illegal gambling operations at Macomb, Genesee County locations

Detroit, Sept. 15, 2022 - Three Macomb County and one Wayne County residents were sentenced in Macomb County's 16 Circuit Court for their roles in running an illegal gambling operation at Jackpott's of Sterling Heights, 13923 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights. Following a joint investigation by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the…
Law
Lexology

Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Regulation Ordinance

We bring you the latest chapter in the ongoing struggle around regulating online gaming and'Real Money Gaming' in India. In 2021, you will remember, the state of Tamil Nadu (" TN ") had passed a law prohibiting all forms of online gaming, including games of skill. This ban was struck down by the Tamil Nadu state high court (" HC "). While the HC…
Law
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
Latestly

Online Gambling Games Banned in Tamil Nadu, Assembly Passes Bill To Ban and Regulate Online Rummy, Poker, Other Gambling Platforms

Team Latestly |Oct 19, 2022 02:30 PM IST The Tamil Nadu assembly has now passed a bill which bans online games of chance or gambling. Other online games will also be regulated.Last year, the Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws had an amendment concerning the ban on online gaming in the state. However, the Madras High Court struck down the amendment…
Games
deccanchronicle.com

Tamil Nadu govt promulgates Ordinance prohibiting online gambling, games

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government promulgated an ordinance to prohibit online gambling and regulate online games in the State and said an online gaming authority will be established to exercise powers conferred by this Ordinance. A gazette notification issued by the government on October 3 and the Ordinance promulgated by Governor R N Ravi on…
Gaming Authorities
Tamil Nadu govt promulgates Ordinance prohibiting online gambling, games
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
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
Tamil Nadu bans online ‘games of chance’ and gambling
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