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Gambling software firm Playtech says biggest client is refusing to pay

Playtech said it should still be able to recover the funds through the courts Gambling software firm Playtech says its biggest client, Mexican bookie Caliplay, has refused to pay for its services amid a long-running legal dispute (Alamy/PA) Gambling software firm Playtech says its biggest client, Mexican gambling site Caliplay, has refused to pay…

Finance ・ 22 days

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India eyes $1.7 billion online gambling tax after controversial levy

India is aiming to collect around 140 billion rupees ($1.7 billion) in tax over the next financial year from online gambling operations. As reported by Reuters, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra set out the proposed return on tax in the 2025 financial year. He indicated the government expects to receive around 75 billion rupees for the current…

Industry ・ 06 February 2024

Hindustan Times

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

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

Law ・ 03 October 2023

Mint

Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan Cricket Board officials under scanner for visiting Colombo casino

Asia Cup 2023: The head of Pakistan Cricket Board's media division, Umar Farooq Kalson, is facing scrutiny for visiting the Colombo casino. Kalson and the board's GM (International Cricket) Adnan Ali have come under scanner after visuals of their casino visit emerged on the internet. The duo was in Colombo in an official capacity as a part of the…

Cricket ・ 12 September 2023

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India introduces 28% tax on online gambling sector

Since last July, the government of India has announced its intention to levy a 28 percent tax on funds collected by online gaming companies from their customers. The decision could be considered to become a significant blow to the thriving online gaming sector in India. This decision has also sent shockwaves throughout the gaming community. The 28…

Industry ・ 04 September 2023

OpIndia

Protests outside SRK's residence against promoting online gambling game, police deployed

A protest was organised on Saturday, 26th August, by the Untouched India Foundation, against Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) outside his "Mannat" bungalow in Mumbai. The protest was against a recently released ad wherein the Bollywood actor is seen promoting online gaming. Mumbai police have been deployed outside SRK's residence. Shah Rukh Khan recently…

Games ・ 27 August 2023

Aljazeera

India hits online gaming with 28% tax

Concerns have mounted over possible addiction and financial losses for players even as sector draws investors. India's government says it will impose a 28 percent tax on funds that online gaming companies collect from their customers in a setback to the $1.5bn industry. Gaming apps are often endorsed by sporting heroes in India, where cricket is a…

Industry ・ 12 July 2023

Co-Optimus

Ongoing Discussion on the Legality of Online Gaming in India

One of the hottest topics in the iGaming industry (an industry which encompasses all forms of legally permitted and socially accepted online gambling activities) is the ongoing discussion on gambling legislation in India. Although some states have made it illegal to gamble at real money gambling websites, it's still a relatively grey area in most…

Law ・ 20 April 2023

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[The Viewpoint] Online Gaming to follow New IT Rules

On April 6, 2023, The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) (notified as nodal ministry for all matters pertaining to online gaming industry and e-sports) notified amendment to the Existing IT Rules 2021 i.e. the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 (" Amended…

Industry ・ 14 April 2023

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GST on online gaming, gambling: Experts say predictable, progressive taxes key to make India global gaming hub

A clear and consistent approach to personal taxation is necessary for realizing India's vision of making AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics) a high-growth sector, experts said. A high incidence of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) to the tune of 30 per cent on gaming income is creating an incentive for offshore platforms that are not…

Law ・ 28 December 2022

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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…

Law ・ 18 December 2022

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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…

Law ・ 13 December 2022

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Gambling and Entertaining Activities to Consider in India

Fun activities are easy to find, especially in a bustling country like India. The country's diversity has ensured that its residents and visitors can enjoy themselves as much as possible. However, not all of these activities are rewarding. There are various entertaining things to do, from adventures like mountain climbing and skiing to playing…

Trust and Safety ・ 23 November 2022

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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…

Law ・ 12 October 2022

Daily Pakistan

Hareem Shah's casino video goes viral

TikTok queen Hareem Shah has been ruling the hearts of netizens with her bubbly personality and charming smile for a long time now. The TikToker's recent pictures and videos from her vacation in Malaysia have been quite a buzz on the internet with her hundreds of thousands of followers keeping an eye out for her scintillating pictures. Shah…

Travel ・ 02 October 2022

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Mumbai: Accountant steals Rs 15 crore from employer only to lose in online gambling

Since 2021, the accused had siphoned a total of Rs 15,37,75000 of the company's bank accounts Mansi Shares and Stock Advisors hired Kapil Khunt in 2008. Representation pic/AFP If you ever win a jackpot, go buy a house or splurge on yourself, but don*t be like Kapil Ramanlal Khunt. Although Khunt, an accountant, came in possession of over Rs 15…

Winnings ・ 07 September 2022

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Mumbai: Accountant steals Rs 15 crore from employer only to lose on online gambling

Mansi Shares and Stock Advisors hired Kapil Khunt in 2008. Representation pic/AFP If you ever win a jackpot, go buy a house or splurge on yourself, but don't be like Kapil Ramanlal Khunt. Although Khunt, an accountant, came in possession of over Rs 15 crore after stealing from his employer, he lost all the money on gambling, according to the…

Winnings ・ 07 September 2022

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How to Win the KBC Lottery Number Check Online 2022

Every week, the KBC lottery draws results. You can check out the results in PDF form from the KBC website. You can also download the KBC app on your mobile phone to check for the results. If you have won the lottery, the KBC representative will call you and tell you that you've won the KBC lottery. You can call back to confirm your winning number,…

Strategy Guide ・ 11 August 2022

Outlook

28 Percent GST On Online Gaming? Industry Reckons May 18 Could Be 'Doomsday'

May 18 could be D-Day for the online gaming sector. More specifically, for the real money gaming domain that operates in India in various "skill-based" forms like fantasy cricket, rummy, poker, roulette, ludo, and even snakes and ladders! () For years, the Centre has deflected the issue of gambling/betting to the states under whom the matter lies…

Industry ・ 17 May 2022

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Online Gambling Network Operator Arrested In Nashik

Kailas Shah, who was allegedly operating an online'Roulette' gambling network in many parts of Nashik district of Maharashtra and cheated many people, has been arrested, police said on Thursday. He was arrested by the Nashik police from Niphad town and produced in a local court which remanded him in three-day police custody. The action came on a…

Incidents ・ 22 April 2022

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Shah Rukh Khan to be the ambassador of multi-gaming platform A23

Head Digital Works, an online skill game company, announced today that it has hired Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan as the face for its online multi-game platform - A23. Khan will appear in A23's'Chalo Saath Khele' campaign which would promote responsible gambling habits. He will also showcase various games of skill such as rummy, fantasy sports,…

Industry ・ 17 February 2022

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Middle East’s first casino fights for its life through war and crisis

In November 1996, Lara Hafiz joined Casino du Liban, which was about to re-open after a long renovation following 15 years of civil war in Lebanon that severely damaged its grounds. Twenty-five years later, she sits tall in her chair as Casino du Liban's marketing manager, a position she has held since 2000. Behind her, a panoramic window reveals…

Christmas ・ 31 January 2022

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Selangor police nab 10 online gambling syndicate members in Klang

SHAH ALAM: Police have detained 10 men who are members of a gambling syndicate at two premises around Klang for promoting online gambling involving monthly transaction of almost RM5mil with over 3000 players. Selangor police chief, Datuk Arjunaidi Mohamed said the suspects comprised of six men and four women in their 20s and 40s. "We have also…

Incidents ・ 17 January 2022

Bloomberg Quint

Delta Corp. On IPO, Covid Impact On Casinos And More

Delta Corp. hit its "highest-ever" revenue in the quarter ended December and the casino operator is confident of maintaining the momentum even as Goa has import curbs to contain rising Covid cases. Work from home and Covid restrictions have made gamers to start early, increasing gaming time even during the day, Hardik Dhebar, chief financial…

Covid ・ 17 January 2022

Casino Reports

Lotto Max Jackpot Piles On to CA$32 Million

Canadian lotteries report that no ticket from all the provinces managed to match the winning numbers for the main prize of Lotto Max during the last draw. On Friday, November 26, 2021, the jackpot stood at the amazing CA$27 million, but unfortunately for all ticket holders, no one was lucky enough the snatch the multimillion prize. Lotto Max is a…

Winnings ・ 29 November 2021

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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…

Winnings ・ 09 November 2021

CBC

Police investigation probes landlord's taxes, casino activities

Part Three of CBC Edmonton's new series - Behind the blue line: Investigating Abdullah Shah - examines the Edmonton Police Service and the Canada Revenue Agency's joint investigation into alleged money laundering and tax evasion. For more than three years, Edmonton police Det. Dan Behiels investigated notorious Edmonton landlord Abdullah Shah and…

Finance ・ 14 October 2021

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A Glenmore Park resident might be facing the Monday blues today, but their mood could lift if they checked their Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot ticket and discovered their exciting 1st Prize win. The Western Sydney player won the guaranteed 1st Prize of $100000 in Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw 10487, drawn Monday 30 August 2021. The winning…

Winnings ・ 30 August 2021

The Star

Gambling raid reveals larger criminal network

SHAH ALAM: What started as a police raid on an illegal online gambling syndicate last month eventually led police to uncover a larger, more sinister network run by a "Datuk". The 40-year-old suspect who was arrested last week has been linked to illegal money lending activities as well as electricity theft for a bitcoin mining operation. Police…

Incidents ・ 17 August 2021