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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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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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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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From how we write to how we read the news, technology has revolutionised every aspect of our lives. We can now read the news while moving around since information that was before only available in daily newspapers and required us to sit has now due to advancements in technology has been delivered in the palm of our hands. People have gradually…
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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…
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IMTF Established to Delve Into New Online Gaming Laws
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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…
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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…
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What Does India's Law Say About Online Gaming and Online Gambling?
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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…
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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…
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Big Ticket: Indian expat hits Dh20 million UAE jackpot

Abu Dhabi: An Indian expat bagged the grand prize of Dh20 million in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw announced Monday night. The newly-minted multimillionaire claimed to be on night duty when the show hosts contacted him to inform him of his huge win. Pradeep KP, a native of Kerala, is an assistant at a vehicle dealership in Jebel Ali, Dubai. The…
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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…
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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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The Legality of Lottery in India: All the Truth Revealed

Lotteries are illegal in Indian unless authorized by law. The Shillong Morning Telegraph is considered a lottery in India because it offers prizes to people based on random numbers drawn from a bag of balls. However, there are strict laws against conducting lotteries in India, including those conducted online. In India, lotteries are generally…
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The Legality of Lottery in India: All the Truth Revealed
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Yet Another Attempt At Passing The Blame For Online Gambling Around Instead Pf Working Towards Legal Regulation And Safe Gaming Environment

British Rule Accused of Creating the "Inescapable Death Trap" of Online Gambling With It Not Legal In Many Countries With the 75th Independence Day celebrations well underway in India, a recently published opinion article accuses the long-gone British rule for setting in motion the processes that have now produced the "inescapable death trap" of…
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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…
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Real Horror Stories Of Online Gambling In India
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UAE: Expat workers earning Dh1,000 a month win big with Dh20 million jackpot in Dubai

Luck smiled on a group of 20 Indian expats, who work at a car company in Dubai for a Dh1000 salary, and hit a jackpot winning Dh20 million! 24-year-old Pradeep KP, under whose name the ticket was bought, received a call on October 3 informing him of the life-changing win for his group. The group of 20 expat workers, most hailing from the southern…
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UAE: Expat workers earning Dh1,000 a month win big with Dh20 million jackpot in Dubai
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Dubai: Indian expat hits the jackpot, wins Dh20 million in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw

Indian expat based in Dubai won the grand prize of Dh20 million in Big Ticket's raffle draw series 244 held in Abu Dhabi. Pradeep KP, who hails from Kerala, works as a helper in a car company in Jebel Ali. The 24-year-old has been buying tickets for the past year and finally won the big prize with ticket number 064141. Pradeep and his 20 colleagues…
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Dubai: Indian expat hits the jackpot, wins Dh20 million in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw
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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…
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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…
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Tamil Nadu Cabinet approves ordinance to ban online gambling in state. Read here
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India’s Biggest Online Casino Winnings Of All Time

Gambling at online casinos can be an enjoyable pastime, mainly if you participate in the games that offer progressive jackpots. Whether they were playing slots, many lucky gamers have had the good fortune to win substantial amounts that have the potential to change their lives forever and have lived to tell their incredible stories. On the other…
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Online Gaming Needs Regulatory Body In India To Classify Games Based On Skill Or Chance Strict Rules Govt Panel

A panel of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's top officials have said that India needs to have a regulatory body which will classify online games based on skill or chance. The body should also impose strict rules to ensure prohibited formats remain blocked and to come down hard on gambling websites, as per a report prepared by the government panel, as…
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The Rise of Live Casino Games in Indian in 2021

Like most of the rest of the world, Indians spent a lot of time at home in 2021. More so than ever, Indians discovered live casino games in their quest for entertainment as other forms of public entertainment were restricted. A website which follows live gaming in India, LiveOnlineCasino.in, has reported huge growth in the Indian live gaming sector…
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The Rise of Live Casino Games in Indian in 2021
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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…
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What Is The Legal Status Of Playing Online Rummy In India?
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Online Gambling is Deathtrap for India- WHAT??

As we all know India celebrated its 75th Independent day just two days earlier. In these 75 years, India grew in various sectors, and with that, some detested things get grown with Us. One of the death traps of India is - Gambling.Young minds play plays a major role in this country. They are the ones who got to lead the country But gambling is a…
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Online Gambling is Deathtrap for India- WHAT??
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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…
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The Need To Regulate Online Gaming Has Entered India’s Political Agenda
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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…
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Online gambling ban: TN Government seeks inputs from stakeholders
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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…
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The spike in online gaming may lead to increased gambling addiction
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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…
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Why India’s online gaming industry desperately needs a regulatory architecture
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Online gaming and gambling stand at loggerheads on GST

By Maulik Nanavati and Manvi Damle The 47 GST Council meeting was held in Chandigarh from June 28-29, 2022. One of the agenda items which got deferred for decision is bracketing of online gaming, including skill gaming, with casinos and horse racing currently taxed at 28% and also a proposal to levy tax on the full contest entry amount instead of…
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Online gaming and gambling stand at loggerheads on GST
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What the New Gaming Bill will Do to Prevent Gambling on Credit

On April 1, the Online Gaming (Regulation) Bill, 2022, was proposed in the Lok Sabha by adv. Dean Kuriakose, a member of parliament from the Indian National Congress representing the state of Kerala. The tabled Bill is quite progressive as it envisaged the abolishment of the century-and-a-half old ambiguous and blurry distinction between'games of…
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What the New Gaming Bill will Do to Prevent Gambling on Credit
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States, take a chance on online gaming

A group of ministers set up to advise the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on taxing casinos, race courses and online gaming is looking at whether to increase the tax rate they are subject to and the valuation of the business. The current 18% tax rate is based on the premise that online games involve skill and do not constitute gambling. And it…
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States, take a chance on online gaming
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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…
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Indian companies place large bets on internet games, rising gambling
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GST on Online Gaming needs to be looked differently than Casinos and Horse Racing

The GST Council and Ministry of Finance had constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to determine the GST rate and taxation on Casinos, Race Courses and Online Gaming which was subsequently reconstituted again and is scheduled to meet on 2nd May 2022 under Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. There have also been well established decisions by…
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GST on Online Gaming needs to be looked differently than Casinos and Horse Racing
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Learn everything you need to know about gambling laws in India

It doesn't matter if you want to place a bet on your favorite cricket team or try out the new lucky 7 casino game tricks, you need to go online. But betting and playing casino games is not that simple in India. Indian gambling laws and regulations are one of the most complicated in the world. In this article, we will try to explain how different…
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Learn everything you need to know about gambling laws in India
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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…
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Online gambling ban: Karnataka govt approaches Supreme Court against HC judgement
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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…
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Should gambling be regulated or banned? What the state gambling ban in Karnataka means for the rest of India
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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…
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All India Gaming Federation are in conflict with Tamil Nadu over gambling debacle
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Karnataka HC Strikes Down State s Online Gambling Law Gaming Industry Leaders Reacts

These petitions had challenged the constitutional legitimacy of revisions made to the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act that had prohibited all types of internet gaming where the move of money is involved. Amid the months-long controversy, the Karnataka High Court, on Monday struck down the state's online gambling law as unconstitutional. On…
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Karnataka HC Strikes Down State s Online Gambling Law Gaming Industry Leaders Reacts
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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…
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What to consider before gaming in India?
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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…
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Banning online gambling easier said than done?
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India high court strikes down law banning online gaming

The Karnataka High Court Monday struck down provisions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021 that prohibited and criminalised online gambling and offering and playing skill games, including online, by risking money or otherwise. The Karnataka Assembly passed legislation in September to amend the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, rendering all…
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India high court strikes down law banning online gaming
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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…
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Karnataka online gambling ban struck down on constitutional grounds
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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…
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Karnataka HC strikes down state's online gambling law as unconstitutional
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Hard facts about casinos in India

Today, Indian players can access many casino games, including video slots, poker, blackjack and much more. The Public Gaming Act of 1976 in Diu, Daman and Goa finally legalised gambling on slot machines. In the 1990s, the law was amended to enable offshore casinos to operate in these hotels. Overall, online casinos in India are technically…
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Hard facts about casinos in India
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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,…
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Kerala native wins Big Ticket jackpot in Abu Dhabi, pockets Rs 50 crore- The New Indian Express

ABU DHABI: Indians have again seized the winning seats of duty-free Big Ticket's New Year Bumper lotteries in Abu Dhabi. The highest prize in the Big-Ticket lottery in history, an amount of more than 50 crores in Indian rupees is won by Haridasan Muthattil Vasunni, who is now working as a driver in the emirates. He won the prize for ticket number…
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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…
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Karnataka HC Concludes Hearing, Reserves Judgement In Online Gambling Ban Case
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New report illustrates what India’s gambling regulation should look like

This year, a number of states have rolled out their versions of the so-called regulation in an attempt to govern India's thriving online gambling industry. These efforts, however, have only succeeded in creating more debate on how to best regulate the evolving sector with a framework that is viable for all stakeholders, from the governments…
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New report illustrates what India’s gambling regulation should look like
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Oman-based Indian Renjith Venugopalan Unnithan wins Dhs10 million Big Ticket jackpot

Renjith Venugopalan Unnithan with his family and friends. Gulf Today, Staff Reporter Indian expat based in Oman, Renjith Venugopalan Unnithan has hit the Dhs10 million Big Ticket jackpot in Abu Dhabi on Friday.Renjith, who lives in Muscat, bought the winning ticket online.Renjith, who hails from the Kollam district of Kerala, took home the mega…
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Oman-based Indian Renjith Venugopalan Unnithan wins Dhs10 million Big Ticket jackpot
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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…
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Overview of the Online Gambling Business in India
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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…
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Did you gamble during Diwali? Here’s how winnings are taxed
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Everything You Need To Know About Karnataka's Ban On Online Gaming

The online gaming industry has the potential to generate $2 Bn in revenues by 2023 and is currently valued at $1 Bn+ Despite the boom, Indian states are undecided on the legalisation of online gaming due to the indecisiveness of what comprises a game of skill or a game of chance While the governments of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and…
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Everything You Need To Know About Karnataka's Ban On Online Gaming
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Karnataka gambling law: ambit, HC challenge

On September 21, the Karnataka legislature passed a legislation to amend the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, making all forms of gambling, including online, a cognisable and non-bailable offence. The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021 was notified and came into force on October 5 It was passed in Karnataka despite similar laws introduced in Tamil…
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Karnataka gambling law: ambit, HC challenge
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),…
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No interim relief for petitioners challenging Karnataka’s online gambling law
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State Govt Opposes Petitions Challenging Ban On Online Gambling In Karnataka, Says 'No Harm In Preventing Public From Squandering Their Hard Earned Money'

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday began hearing on a batch of petitions filed challenging the Constitutional validity of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act 2021, by which the state government has banned all online gambling and betting, and provide maximum imprisonment of three years and penalty upto Rs 1 lakh for violation of the…
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State Govt Opposes Petitions Challenging Ban On Online Gambling In Karnataka, Says 'No Harm In Preventing Public From Squandering Their Hard Earned Money'
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Exclusive: MPL Moves Office To Delhi Post Online Gambling Ban

MPL's shareholders have approved the shifting of the company's registered office in Bengaluru's Hobli to Delhi's Barakhamba Road Following the ban, MPL was one of the first fantasy sports platform to have pulled the plug on its operations Last month MPL entered the unicorn club after raising $150 Mn in its Series E round from Legatum Capital,…
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Exclusive: MPL Moves Office To Delhi Post Online Gambling Ban
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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
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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,…
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No Arrests To Be Made Under New Gambling Law, Says Karnataka High Court
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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…
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Junglee Games Files Petition In Karnataka HC Against Gambling Ban
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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…
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India Needs Better Regulation to Differentiate Online Gaming from Online Gambling
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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…
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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
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Karnataka: AIGF, Gaming Companies Move High Court Challenging Online Gambling Law

Chennai: The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), a skill gaming industry body, along with four other real-money gaming companies have moved the Karnataka High Court challenging the state government's online gambling law that came into effect on October 5. According to a report in Moneycontrol, the firms, Mobile Premier League (MPL), Games24X7, A23…
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Karnataka: AIGF, Gaming Companies Move High Court Challenging Online Gambling Law
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…
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Legalising Online Gambling: A Safe Or Unsafe Bet?
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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…
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MPL, Games24x7, AIGF Approach Karnataka High Court Against Gambling Ban
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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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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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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…
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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
The Indian Express

Karnataka cabinet decides to ban online gambling

The Karnataka Cabinet on Saturday decided to impose a ban on online gambling or betting. However, lottery and horse racing have not been prohibited. "We are amending the Karnataka Police Act, with an intention to put an end to online gambling, on the basis of the High Court directions. The cabinet has approved the amendments, it will be placed…
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Karnataka cabinet decides to ban online gambling
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…
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The Hindu

Karnataka to ban online gambling

The Karnataka Cabinet on Saturday decided to ban online gambling or betting by amending the Karnataka Police Act, 1963. The ban, however, would not include lottery or betting on horse races, said Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J.C. Madhuswamy, briefing the media on the decisions taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj…
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Orissa Post

Yet another online gambling arrest in India underscores need for regulation

Law enforcement officers arrested three men in Karimpur, Nadia, on charges of online gambling and cash fraud, Gambling Insider reported. Authorities said a tip from residents resulted in the arrest of the three, whose operations allegedly had links to China, as well as the seizure of 800 SIM cards and several Paytm barcodes. This follows an earlier…
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Yet another online gambling arrest in India underscores need for regulation
India Today

Satta King game: Here's how you can check Satta king result online

Satta Matka gambling is a lottery game that began in 1950s | Representational image What is Satta Matka Lottery? The Satta Matka was known as'Ankada Jugar' earlier in the 1950s. Today, Matka gambling or Satta King is a lottery game based on guessing number to win a prize. Satta is illegal in the country, however, online Satta Matka is legal. Satta…
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Satta King game: Here's how you can check Satta king result online
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The Best Casino Bonus Offers in India for 2021: Indian Casino Bonuses Explained

Are you after the casino bonus that will kick-start your game? Hopefully, we will manage to make things clearer for you in the next few minutes. We've got a hold of what we think to be the best casino bonuses in India, and we took the time to detail everything you need to know to claim each and every one of them. They are announced in Indian Rupee,…
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The Best Casino Bonus Offers in India for 2021: Indian Casino Bonuses Explained
News18

Gambling’s legal status in India needs a revamp-now

The year is 2021, and it's time for the government to step up its regulatory game. A recent raid at Gandhi market in Margao, which led to the arrest of 11 people in South Goa under Sections 269 and 188 of the IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Public Gambling Act, has highlighted why regulating India's gambling industry. Currently, the legal status of…
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Gambling’s legal status in India needs a revamp-now
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Plea in Kerala HC seeks ban on online gambling, particularly rummy

There is a fresh plea, this time in the Kerala High Court, asking for online gambling and wagering platforms - or real-money gaming platforms depending on what state you are in - be regulated and monitored. Filed by one Pauly Vadakkan, a film director, the petition pleaded the Kerala HC to declare online betting and gambling, particularly online…
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Plea in Kerala HC seeks ban on online gambling, particularly rummy
Hindustan Times

Couple in Kerala celebrates wedding anniversary with Rs. 3.3 crore jackpot win

Rapidly gaining popularity in Asia, Lottoland announced their first jackpot winner, Shaji Matthew from Kerala, India, who walked away with a massive Rs. 3.3 crore. "When I first saw the email and received the call from Lottoland, I thought it was a prank. "It was only after the process started that it started to sink in," said Shaji in…
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Couple in Kerala celebrates wedding anniversary with Rs. 3.3 crore jackpot win
India TV News

Jackpot! Unemployed Indian man wins whopping US $1 million in UAE raffle draw

A 30-year-old unemployed Indian man has won USD 1 million in a raffle draw contest in the UAE, according to a media report on Monday. Navaneeth Sajeevan won the mega prize money in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Draw held on Sunday after he picked the Millennium Millionaire Series 345, the Gulf News reported. Sajeevan, who has lived in…
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Jackpot! Unemployed Indian man wins whopping US $1 million in UAE raffle draw