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The National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN) in Mumbai conducted a GST Symposium titled “Decoding the new GST legal framework for Online Gaming” on March 21, 2024. The symposium, inaugurated by Prabhat Kumar, Principal Additional Director General (Pr.ADG) of NACIN, aimed to shed light on the latest amendments and their implications for […]
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Despite the ban imposed by the Central Government in November 2023 on online betting apps like Mahadev App and Satta App, they continue to operate today. With the announcement of parliamentary elections, betting activities on these apps have surged. Speculations in the online betting market suggest that BJP won’t cross the mark of 400 seats. […]
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Six individuals have been arrested by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office, Min Bhawan, for allegedly facilitating online casino gaming through the Cash App application. This arrest, conducted on Tuesday, marks a crackdown on illegal online gambling operations. As reported by My Republica, among the arrested individuals are Sunil Thakur, aged 24, from Bramhapuri Municipality-7, […]
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As the Indian Premier League (IPL) season is going to begin, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has taken a stance against the promotion of illegal offshore online gambling platforms. In a recent advisory, the ministry cautioned celebrities and influencers about the danger associated with endorsing such platforms, citing financial and socio-economic risks, particularly […]
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Coimbatore-based lottery company, Future Gaming and Hotel Services Pvt Ltd has emerged as among the major donors to All India Trinamool Congress Party (AITMC) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) contributing around Rs.500 crore each to these parties, showed the data released by Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 21. AITMC received around Rs.540 crore […]
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A recent joint report by real money gaming (RMG) firm Winzo and the Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council (IEIC) suggests that despite the growing base of online gamers willing to make payments, the recent increase in the goods and services tax (GST) is likely to affect monetization per user. The report is reviewed at length […]
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Tamil Nadu ruling party DMK unveiled its manifesto for 2024 Lok Sabha elections and the party has promised a national level ban playing online games for stakes. The DMK Party is expected to contest 21 of the 40 seats in Tamil Nadu (including Puducherry) while remaining seats will be contested by Congress and other parties […]
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to endorsers and influencers on social media, cautioning them against promoting or advertising offshore online betting and gambling platforms, including surrogate advertisements. This decision is a result of growing concerns over the significant financial and socio-economic implications of online betting and gambling, particularly for the […]
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Gameskraft Technology Pvt Ltd. in India’s online skill-based gaming sector, has revealed its latest initiative, the Safety Ambassadors League, aimed at promoting a culture of safety and preparedness within the company. The league’s objective is to empower employees with safety measures for themselves and their families. The inauguration of the Safety Ambassadors League witnessed dignitaries […]
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The Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco witnessed the opening of the first-ever India pavilion, signaling collaboration between India and the US in the gaming industry. The inauguration ceremony, held on Wednesday, also marked the launch of the ‘India Gaming Market Report’, an effort between the US India Strategic and Partnership Forum and its […]
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