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Madras HC allows state govt to justify gambling ban in 20 days

The Madras High Court on Saturday, June 10, has provided a 20-days time to the Tamil Nadu state government in order to respond to the multiple pleas challenging the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, leading to a ban on online rummy and other similar games. A counsel representing […]
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MeitY to start certifying online games if industry fails to form SROs before deadline

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified new online gaming rules in April this year and gave the industry three months in order to submit their proposals for forming self-regulatory organizations (SROs). More than two months have now elapsed since the notification date (April 6) and so far no SROs have been formed […]
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Online gaming firms write to CBIC through FICCI Gaming Committee not to increase GST rate to 28%

Online gaming firms have approached the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) through the FICCI Gaming Committee, urging them not to increase the GST rate on online games from 18% to 28% as recommended in the Group of Ministers (GoM) report. The FICCI Gaming Committee comprises Dream11, Zupee, MPL, Games24x7, Nazara Technologies, Winzo, […]
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SuperGaming teases Indus Battle Royale iOS build

SuperGaming, the developers of Indus Battle Royale, recently teased an iOS build of the upcoming made-in-India game. It is currently in alpha testing phase with the developers sharing regular updates of its development. While the Battle Royale game was already available for pre-register on Android devices, there was no news about the iOS port. With […]
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Microsoft fined by FTC for illegally keeping minors’ private data

Technology and gaming giant, Microsoft has been fined $20 million by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after their investigation revealed that the company has illegally collected personal information of children using Xbox consoles. According to the FTC, Bill Gates’ Microsoft not only collected the data violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act but also retained […]
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Counter Strike 2 limited play-testing receives major update

Valve released another major update to Counter Strike 2 for players who are in the limited play-testing phase of the game. Ever since the announcement back in March, Valve is working on improving the game and adding much awaited quality of life features. The latest update includes changes to server tick, VAC, smokes, animation, game […]
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Bill Gates calls himself a gamer now: Read more to know why

Former Microsoft head Bill Gates now thinks of himself as a gamer after reading a novel by Gabrielle Zevin called Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Talking about the book in a blog, Gates said it exposed him to the realities of gaming. Microsoft is already one of the gaming giants with their Xbox console lineup […]
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History of Indian mythological game Snakes & Ladders

The game of Snakes and Ladders, also known as Chutes and Ladders, has a long and fascinating history. Its origins can be traced back to ancient India, where it was originally called “Moksha Patam” or “Paramapada Sopanam.” It is part of a family of Indian dice board games that includes Ludo and Chess. Inventor of […]
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LKS releases GoM report analysis highlighting need of fair taxation framework for online gaming

Popular Indian law firm Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (LKS) Attorneys has released a report of analysis of the recommendations by the Group of Ministers (GoM) on the GST rates in the country. The GST council meeting is set to take place soon and is expected to finalize the tax rate on all online games. The report […]
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Deltin Jaqk concludes 6-day gaming extravaganza

Six days of non-stop entertainment and fun gaming at India’s leading luxury gaming and entertainment destination ‘Deltin Jaqk’ finally concluded on Tuesday, June 6. Deltin Jaqk hosted the Star Struck Extravaganza event throughout the first week of June, wherein guests witnessed a blend of gaming, hospitality, and live entertainment with Deltin’s service. The event celebrated […]
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