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From Smartphones to Slot Machines: The Rise and Risks of Mobile Gambling in India

Mobile gambling, or the use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets to play games of chance or skill for money or prizes, is a rapidly growing industry in India. According to a report by KPMG and Google, the online gaming market in India has reached $2.8 billion by 2022, with mobile gaming accounting for 85% of the total revenue. But what…
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Hindustan Times

Unraveling the ‘mirror’ web of gambling apps, websites

New Delhi: A majority of gambling websites blocked by the government on the recommendation of Enforcement Directorate (ED) last Sunday bear links to Mahadev Book platform, HT has learnt. The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) blocked 22 offshore and Indian gambling websites as part of continued crackdown on such apps and…
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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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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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Activist moves HC, seeks ban on ads of online gambling platforms
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Crypto Casinos: A Decentralized Take on Online Gambling

While an amalgamation of gambling and DeFi might seem like a distant vision to most, crypto casinos have actually been a widely-used, popular reality for thousands of gamblers. Established in 2012 (3 years after BTC came into existence), the idea of crypto casinos has managed to stay an underground industry for well over a decade. While crypto…
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Crypto Casinos: A Decentralized Take on Online Gambling
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Revealing Casino Data: Which States Gamble Online the Most

With its massive population, growing economy, and increasing internet penetration, India stands out as one of the most promising and exciting markets for casino operators in the whole world But which states are leading the charge in this burgeoning industry? A recently published extensive research by the SevenJackpots Casino Website based on…
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Revealing Casino Data: Which States Gamble Online the Most
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How to Gamble Safely Online: A Guide for Indian Players

Online casinos have exploded in popularity in India in recent years, thanks to faster internet speeds, new regulations, and attractive casino bonuses. Millions of Indians now gamble online, and many states have legalized and regulated the industry. This has made it easier and safer for people to enjoy casino games from the comfort of their own…
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How to Gamble Safely Online: A Guide for Indian Players
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The Most Popular Online Casino Games of Indian States Revealed

Residents of Karnataka love online roulette for real money and especially the electrifying Lightning Roulette by Evolution, while Delhi citizens love their slot games, shifting their preference from one popular title to the next big hit. The insights are shared by the SevenJackpots online casino comparison platform in their research paper on…
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The Most Popular Online Casino Games of Indian States Revealed
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Indian Online Gaming Market in Doldrums: 28% GST Could Be Disasterous

The latest announcement of a tax increase by the GST council on the online real money gaming industry has sent shockwaves through businesses like Dream11, MPL, Crickpe, Games24x7, and players in the industry. In fact, the move has apparently jeopardised their future growth plans and their existence. The GST council, led by the formidable Union…
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Indian Online Gaming Market in Doldrums: 28% GST Could Be Disasterous
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gambling sites ads: ETtech Exclusive: Ads of betting, gambling sites still in play on social media

are continuing to aggressively advertise on social media platforms despite India's new gaming regulations prohibiting betting and wagering of any kind. This also places the websites and companies that deal in this space in contravention of guidelines from the Ministry of Information of Broadcasting, in early April, directing media companies and…
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Provably Fair Crash Games Change the Way We Play Online Casino

Ever since the first online casinos appeared almost three decades ago, it has been all about getting more immersive and interactive. Present day internet gambling platforms offer gaming experiences with HD video streaming and augmented reality elements that are no less engaging than walking on an actual casino floor, and we've not even begun…
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Why is online gambling so popular in India?

Gambling has been part and parcel of day-to-day life for many people all over the world for years. The ability to wager on a sports team, a specific horse or the cards has made it an enjoyable and exciting way to spend disposable income. The prominence of online gambling in Europe is no surprise. Sport is a huge part of the standard day of most…
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Why is online gambling so popular in India?
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Internet Casino houses in India: An Extensive Standard for Gamers

Show your support for North Forty News by helping us produce more content. It's a kind and simple gesture that will help us continue to bring more content to you. Have you been a fervent gambler who might be pondering the best way to enjoy the enjoyment of wagering although living through in India? Your quest has finished, as internet casinos…
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Internet Casino houses in India: An Extensive Standard for Gamers
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Which Indian States Play Online Casino the Most?

In India, gambling has been a popular pastime throughout history. However, land-based casinos have declined in popularity and are no longer as important in today's digital economy. On the contrary, online gambling provides convenient access to a large database of real money games. The expansion of gaming platforms has led to an expansion of the…
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Which Indian States Play Online Casino the Most?
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Why Online Casinos Are Gaining Momentum in India: Is it Legal?

In 2020, MyBetting India reported that over 300 million Indians place bets online at least once a year and over 100 million do so on a regular basis. Without a doubt, Indians love to gamble. Whether it's sports betting or online casino gaming, many Indians would easily have a great time with either. Thanks to the internet, gambling activities are…
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Should an International Online Gambling Project Enter the Indian Market? Legal Aspect

Today, India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, and its potential is just beginning to unfold. Speaking about the most popular business niche to which development India offers loyalty at the state level is the online gambling industry.What is the reason for such loyalty? First off, the absence of strict legislative regulation of…
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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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Telangana farmer's son gambles away Rs 92 lakh in an online casino

A farmer lost Rs 92 lakh that he had received as compensation for the land acquired by the government as his son gambled away the money in an online casino. The shocking incident has come to light in Telangana's Rangareddy district near Hyderabad. The family of Srinivas Reddy has been literally reduced to penury after his younger son lost the…
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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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Farmer's son gambles away Rs 92 lakh in online casino

Hyderabad: A farmer lost Rs 92 lakh that he had received as compensation for the land acquired by the government as his son gambled away the money in an online casino. The shocking incident has come to light in Telangana's Rangareddy district near Hyderabad. The family of Srinivas Reddy has been literally reduced to penury after his younger son…
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Farmer's son gambles away Rs 92 lakh in online casino
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Telangana: Farmer’s Son Gambles Away Rs 92 Lakh Received for Land Acquired by Government in Online Casino

News IANS |Dec 21, 2022 10:15 AM IST Hyderabad, December 21: A farmer lost Rs 92 lakh that he had received as compensation for the land acquired by the government as his son gambled away the money in an online casino. The shocking incident has come to light in Telangana's Rangareddy district near Hyderabad. The family of Srinivas Reddy has been…
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Telangana: Farmer’s Son Gambles Away Rs 92 Lakh Received for Land Acquired by Government in Online Casino
The News Minute

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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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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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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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…
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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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Journals Of India

Online Gaming and its regulations

Of the numerous things that the pandemic has changed in our lives, an obvious one is the way we entertain ourselves. Amid the proliferation of OTT channels and the rise in viewing hours what has gone unnoticed is the burgeoning use of online gaming. The average time spent on online gaming has gone up almost 65 per cent from pre-Covid levels. More…
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Online Gaming and its regulations
ED Times

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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GST Council Meeting Delayed As States’ Ministers Undecided On Tax Formula On Casinos, Horse Racing And Online Games

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting that was scheduled to be held in August this year has been delayed as the group of ministers' (GoM's) report for levying of GST on online gaming, horse racing, and casinos is yet to decide on whether to classify such games as games of skill or games of chance, a senior state government official told…
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GST Council Meeting Delayed As States’ Ministers Undecided On Tax Formula On Casinos, Horse Racing And Online Games
The Logical Indian

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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Rising Popularity Of Western Casino Classics Has Not Overthrown Traditional Indian Games
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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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GST Panel may not treat online gaming as gambling- The New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Group of Ministers (GoM) on casinos, race courses and online gaming are open to considering different rates and valuation methods for all three games. This necessarily means that the GoM may have agreed to the demand for not treating the online gaming industry as betting or gambling. The shift in the stance of GoM happened after its…
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Business Standard

GoM on casinos, online gaming taxation may finalise report in 7-10 days

A panel of state finance ministers on taxation of casinos and on Monday met and decided to seek legal opinion on valuation criteria for all these segments. The Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma said, "After taking the opinion of stakeholders and after successive meetings to seek the suggestions of all…
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GoM on casinos, online gaming taxation may finalise report in 7-10 days
Deccan Herald

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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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 gaming: GoM on casinos, online gaming, horse racing to submit report to FM Nirmala in a day or two: Sources

ministers on taxation of casinos and online gaming is likely to submit its report to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a day or two, government sources said on Thursday. The GST Council is likely to meet towards the end of this month or early September and discuss the report of the Group of Ministers (GoM), the sources added. The GoM, under…
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online gaming: GoM on casinos, online gaming, horse racing to submit report to FM Nirmala in a day or two: Sources
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GoM on casinos, online gaming to submit report to FM in 1-2 days: Report

A panel of state finance ministers on taxation of casinos and online gaming is likely to submit its report to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a day or two, government sources said on Thursday. The GST Council is likely to meet towards the end of this month or early September and discuss the report of the Group of Ministers (GoM), the sources…
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GoM on casinos, online gaming to submit report to FM in 1-2 days: Report
Mint

GST on online gaming, casinos? Here's what is on proposal

A panel of states' finance ministers is likely to submit their report on taxation of casinos and online gaming to FM Nirmala Sitharaman in a day or two, as per a report by PTI news agency. At present, the current rate of GST on this sector of the online skill gaming industry is 18% on the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) and 0% on Contest Entry Fee…
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GST on online gaming, casinos? Here's what is on proposal
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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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Goa Chief Minister Assures Action Against Online Gaming, Gambling

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday assured action against online gaming and gambling, after Congress MLA Sankalp Amonkar raised the issue in the Assembly demanding a ban on Rummy Circle. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Amonkar said that many youths have got addicted to Rummy Circle online gaming and losing money. "Many governments have…
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Goa Chief Minister Assures Action Against Online Gaming, Gambling
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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
Deccan Herald

Goa CM intends to ‘take action’ against online gambling apps

The Goa government might take punitive action against online gambling apps after the Opposition claimed these apps including'Rummy Circle' were addictive to the youth, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced on Friday. "I will take action on it," Sawant said, while responding to a question during Zero Hour in the ongoing monsoon session of the state…
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Goa CM intends to ‘take action’ against online gambling apps
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Goa CM assures action against online gaming, gambling

PANAJI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday assured action against online gaming and gambling, after Congress MLA Sankalp Amonkar raised the issue in the Assembly demanding a ban on Rummy Circle. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Amonkar said that many youths have got addicted to Rummy Circle online gaming and losing money. "Many…
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Goa CM assures action against online gaming, gambling
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28 Pc GST On Online Gaming, Casinos And Horse Racing

It is reported that the finance ministers of Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and revenue officials of Telangana will finalize the imposition of GST on online gaming, casinos, and horse racing. The GST council has been mulling increasing the tax on online gaming to 28 percent. The GST Council has given the Group of Ministers…
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28 Pc GST On Online Gaming, Casinos And Horse Racing
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GST: GoM to finalise report on casinos, online gaming by Aug 10

The state finance ministers' panel looking to bring online gaming and casinos under GST failed to reach a consensus on Tuesday and decided to finalise its report by August 10. Officials said the Group of Ministers (GoM) held a virtual meeting on Tuesday and discussed various methods of taxation of casinos, horse racing and online gaming. The panel…
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GST: GoM to finalise report on casinos, online gaming by Aug 10
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GST on online gaming, casinos: Group of Ministers to finalise report by 10 Aug

The Group of Ministers (GoM) will finalise its report on taxing casinos, online gaming and horse racing by 10 August. In a virtual meeting held on Tuesday, the GoM discussed various methods of taxation of casinos, horse racing and online gaming. According to reports, the state finance ministers' panel looking to bring online gaming and casinos…
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GST on online gaming, casinos: Group of Ministers to finalise report by 10 Aug
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GST: Group of Ministers to finalise report on casinos, online gaming by Aug 10

The state finance ministers' panel looking to bring online gaming and casinos under GST failed to reach a consensus on Tuesday and decided to finalise its report by August 10. Officials said the Group of Ministers (GoM) held a virtual meeting on Tuesday and discussed various methods of taxation of casinos, horse racing and online gaming. The panel…
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GST: Group of Ministers to finalise report on casinos, online gaming by Aug 10
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gst on online gaming: GoM on GST levy on casinos, online gaming to meet on July 12

The Group of Ministers (GoM) on casinos, online gaming and horse racing will meet on Tuesday to finalise its report on modalities taxing these activities that are akin to gambling. The GST Council, comprising the Centre and state finance ministers, had referred back the report to the GoM for further discussion and set a deadline of July 15 for the…
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gst on online gaming: GoM on GST levy on casinos, online gaming to meet on July 12
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GoM on GST levy on casinos, online gaming to meet on July 12

The Group of Ministers on casinos, online gaming and horse racing will meet on Tuesday to finalise its report on modalities taxing these activities that are akin to gambling. The GST Council, comprising the Centre and state finance ministers, had referred back the report to the Group of Ministers (GoM) for further discussion and set a deadline of…
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GoM on GST levy on casinos, online gaming to meet on July 12
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Decision on GST levy on casinos and online gaming on July 12

The Group of Ministers on casinos, online gaming and horse racing will meet on July 12 to finalise its report on modalities taxing these activities that are akin to gambling. The GST Council, comprising the Centre and state finance ministers, had referred back the report to the Group of Ministers (GoM) for further discussion and set a deadline of…
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Decision on GST levy on casinos and online gaming on July 12
The Hindu BusinessLine

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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The road MAP to advertising real money online gaming

The popularity of online gaming platforms has soared high in recent times with enthusiasts from all age groups. The rising trend of demand for such games has made it critical to speculate its promotion through advertisements. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (" MIB ") has issued an advisory (" Gaming Advisory ") dated June 13, 2022 to…
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The road MAP to advertising real money online gaming
Hindustan Times

Casinos, online gaming, horse racing likely to pay 28 per cent GST: Report

The GST Council in its meeting this week is likely to vet a proposal of the panel of state finance ministers on levying 28 per cent GST on online gaming, casinos and horse racing, sources said. The Group of Ministers, headed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, has recommended that online gaming should be taxed at full value of the…
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Casinos, online gaming, horse racing likely to pay 28 per cent GST: Report
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28 pc GST likely on Casinos, Online gaming

NEW DELHI, June 26: The GST Council in its meeting this week is likely to vet a proposal of the panel of State Finance ministers on levying 28 per cent GST on Online gaming, casinos and horse racing, sources said.The Group of Ministers, headed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, has recommended that online gaming should be taxed at full…
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28% GST likely on casinos, online gaming and horse racing: Report

The GST Council in its meeting this week is likely to vet a proposal of the panel of state finance ministers on levying 28 per cent GST on online gaming, casinos and horse racing, sources said. The Group of Ministers, headed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, has recommended that online gaming should be taxed at full value of the…
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28% GST likely on casinos, online gaming and horse racing: Report
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28% GST likely on casinos, online gaming, horse races on gross revenue: Report

New Delhi: The GST Council in its meeting this week is likely to vet a proposal of the panel of state finance ministers on levying 28 per cent GST on online gaming, casinos and horse racing, sources said. The Group of Ministers, headed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, has recommended that online gaming should be taxed at full value of the…
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28% GST likely on casinos, online gaming, horse races on gross revenue: Report
Telangana Today

Dream11: Kashmiri youth wins Rs 2 crore jackpot

Srinagar: A youth from Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district became a millionaire overnight by winning Rs 2 crore in the online fantasy cricket platform Dream11. Belonging to Shalgam village in the Bijbehara area of Anantnag district, Waseem Raja said he can now treat his ailing mother. "I was fast asleep on Saturday late night, when some friends…
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Dream11: Kashmiri youth wins Rs 2 crore jackpot
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GoM calls for 28% GST on online gaming, casinos; tax likely on face value

An empowered group of ministers (GoM) - set up to look into taxation of online gaming, casinos and races - has unanimously proposed a flat 28 per cent goods and services tax (GST) on these activities. The panel of ministers, which met on Wednesday, also decided that the tax will be levied on the entire "face value" or "bet amount" and not on the…
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Financial Express

Gaming vs Gambling, Skill vs Chance: Controversy surrounds the Gaming industry in India

By Gunjan Prabhakaran and Payal Thaker The online gaming industry has witnessed significant growth since its emergence way back in the year 2000, showcasing immense growth potential. Within a couple of decades, it grew to become more than a billion-dollar industry and continues to grow exponentially. The trajectory of the growth has been…
Industry
Gaming vs Gambling, Skill vs Chance: Controversy surrounds the Gaming industry in India
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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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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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Best Online Casino Sites in India 2022

Wondering what the online casinos have to offer Indian punters? Well, a lot! The best Indian online casinos have everything from excellent casino games to easy payment options, support INR currency, customer support, bonuses and promo offers, mobile app, etc. These international casinos are legally accessible from the majority of states in India.…
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Best Online Casino Sites in India 2022
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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…
Law
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…
Law
Should gambling be regulated or banned? What the state gambling ban in Karnataka means for the rest of India
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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?
The Hindu

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…
Law
Banning online gambling easier said than done?
Techstory

What is the legal situation of Online Gambling in India?

Gambling is a part of Indian traditions; people play it on auspicious occasions with their families. Furthermore, India has a large population that frequently gambles. As a result, the country's annual gambling turnover is tens of millions. People bet in the land-based casinos and at homes with their families. In addition, people also gamble…
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What is the legal situation of Online Gambling in India?
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Why the Popularity of Online Gambling is on the Rise in India

Gambling has been a part of Indian history and culture for a long time. Indians love to play card games and bet on sports and this is why today, online casinos and sportsbooks are gaining more popularity in the country. Indians love to play games like poker and blackjack but now that online casinos know how big the market is in the country, they've…
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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
Money Control

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
Techstory

How the Mobile Revolution Is Enabling People to Play Online Casino

In India, there is an ongoing mobile frenzy with more and more ordinary people getting access to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets every single day. According to the Economic Times, there are currently more than 600 million smartphones in India, and that number is increasing by an additional 25 million every single quarter. With these…
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How the Mobile Revolution Is Enabling People to Play Online Casino
The Federal

'Gudivada casino' stirred up a row in AP but is public gambling even legal?

It seems illegal gambling dens have made their way from Goa to Gudivada, a town in Andhra Pradesh. Gudivada also happens to be the native place of film stars, politicians and other important persons like matinee idols N.T. Ramarao (former chief minister); actors A. Nageshwar Rao and N. Balakrishna; and even the present Chief Justice of India N.V.…
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The News Minute

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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The Citizen

Is Online Casino Legal in India?

Online gambling increased in popularity with the rise of the pandemic. Due to the restrictions, people were forced to stay home, so entertainment revolved around what they could access, including online gambling. Besides the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana that banned all gambling forms, the law can be confusing when it comes to online…
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Is Online Casino Legal in India?
The Nation Roar

Is Online Gambling Banned in India?

Our world is a very diverse place in a million different ways. From cultures, heritages, and traditions, to everyday life, religion, and standards, you will see it all if you decide to travel the Earth a bit. Diversity is a good thing but it can also be quite confusing and problematic in certain scenarios. What a person is used to doing freely at…
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Is Online Gambling Banned in India?
Money Control

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
The Kashmir Monitor

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…
Industry
Overview of the Online Gambling Business in India
Q Costa Rica

The popularity of online Indian casinos.

As you might expect, online gambling is very popular in India. However, the legislation governing this activity is somewhat complex. Players can play at online casinos in India, but this depends on which country they are in. As in America, individual countries can set their own rules and regulations that citizens must follow. Laws do affect the…
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The popularity of online Indian casinos.
Mint

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
Inc 42

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…
Strategy Guide
Everything You Need To Know About Karnataka's Ban On Online Gaming
Twelfth Man Times

Online Casino Regulations in India

Online casinos are huge in almost every country worldwide; one such country is India. Despite most forms of real-life gambling being banned in the country, online gambling continues to thrive. If land-based gambling is heavily regulated, then how are the regulations for online casinos? It depends on which state, but some can still access the top…
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The Indian Express

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
Money Control

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
Money Control

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
New Indian Express

Online rummy: Playing with life- The New Indian Express

KOCHI: With the Kerala High Court lifting the ban imposed by the state government on online rummy two weeks ago, observing that it is a game of skill, those who are addicted to the game get legal protection. However, the hazards still exist as the game is played for money which is equivalent to gambling. The High Court quashed the notification…
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Search Engine Roundtable

Google To Allow Gambling Related Ads From Certified Connecticut Based Licensed Entities

Google announced that certified, state-licensed entities in Connecticut can now use Google Ads to advertise for sports betting, online casinos and daily fantasy sports. This went into effect on October 7, 2021. To qualify, advertisers must apply for certification. Application for certification will be open to advertisers who wish to promote online…
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Google To Allow Gambling Related Ads From Certified Connecticut Based Licensed Entities
Pokerfuse

Indian Gaming Body, Operators Appeal Online Gambling Ban in Karnataka

Just days after Karnataka banned online gambling in the state, affected stakeholders have appealed the decision in the court hoping to revoke the ban. The All India Gaming Federation, a self-regulating gaming body, along with three other gaming operators, has filed a writ petition in the state's High Court challenging the legality of the amended…
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Indian Gaming Body, Operators Appeal Online Gambling Ban in Karnataka
India Today

Games people play: Should online gaming and gambling be banned or regulated?

A fortnight ago, the Karnataka government banned online gambling in the state. The ban extended to all kinds of gambling, including "any act of risking money or otherwise on the unknown result of an event including on a game of skill". This demolishes the subtle difference between what used to be categorised as a "game of chance", where the outcome…
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Games people play: Should online gaming and gambling be banned or regulated?
Business Standard

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…
Sports
Skill gaming startups caught in Karnataka's online gambling ban
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?
The Hindu BusinessLine

Industry appeals Karnataka high court against online gambling law

All Indian Gaming Federation (AIGF), Mobile Premier League, Games24x7, Gameskraft and Head Digital Works Private Limited have filed writ petitions in the Karnataka High Court against the State's online gambling law. All five petitions were filed on Thursday, October 7. The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Compliance Act, 2021, which was notified on…
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Industry appeals Karnataka high court against online gambling law
Money Control

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
Brand Equity

View: Online gaming industry is not dicey, give gambling a chance

For an economy that's made Digital India its mantra, the ban on online gambling in Karnataka - its capital Bengaluru being India's digital hub, no less - from October 5 seems turning the wheel in the wrong direction. According to a 2021 ENV (Esse N Vidari) Media study (bit.ly/ 3lkZxt4), Indian gamers spent some $1.73 billion (₹13000 crore) in…
Industry
View: Online gaming industry is not dicey, give gambling a chance
Nagpur Today

How to Choose an Online Casino in India

Playing casino has been a part of many cultures around the world for a long time. Many Indian's believe that gambling is a great way to have fun and be entertained, and at the same time, they have a chance to win various money prizes. The player can choose the best online casino in India, which offers different promotions and bonuses to take care…
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How to Choose an Online Casino in India
Money Control

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
Hindustan Times

How the Indian casinos operate?

Multiple people say that gambling is illegal in India, but still, you see advertisements for casinos in India all the time. What are facts? What are myths? The gambling laws are changing from state to state, so you shall check out the local regulations if you want to start gambling in India. But here we'll provide you with some of the general…
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How the Indian casinos operate?