Garena, the gaming division of Sea, has faced delays in launching its popular mobile game Free Fire in India, despite announcing plans to do so more than six months ago. This delay has raised concerns among entrepreneurs and investors observing Sea’s expansion efforts in the lucrative South Asian gaming market. Initially slated for release on […]
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The Bharat Mandapam is currently hosting the country’s first-ever National Creators Awards. Among the highlights, Nishchay Malhan, known as Triggered Insaan, won the Best Creator in Gaming Category award, reported Storyboard18. Malhan expressed his delight at the recognition, highlighting the growing spotlight on gaming as a legitimate and influential form of content creation. Prime Minister […]
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Foxtel television channel is being watched by the federal communications watchdog to investigate if they breached gambling laws by airing advertisements for two illegal offshore betting companies during the recent test cricket match between Australia and New Zealand. The ads included a “virtual billboard” for Parimatch, a Cyprus-based online casino and bookmaker previously blocked by […]
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The Indus Unchained Tournament prepares to commence on March 8, 2024, featuring the top 12 teams from the Indus community competing against the reigning champions, Godlike Girls. The tournament will use the Closed Beta version of Indus, incorporating the game’s map, control options, design balances, and enhancements across visuals and animations. This version aims to […]
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The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) has praised the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) for its advisory warning celebrities and influencers against promoting betting and gambling firms. This advisory, issued under the Consumer Protection Act, aims to crack down on the proliferation of advertisements promoting illegal offshore gambling platforms, often endorsed by prominent figures in […]
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The money gaming sector will now have to wait until after a new central government is elected for a review of the 28 per cent goods and services tax (GST) imposed last October. On August 2, 2023, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while announcing 28 per GST on full face value for online money gaming, casinos, […]
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Microsoft has officially ended support for Android apps and games on its Windows 11 platform as of March 5. Users who rely on the integration of Android functionality into their Windows environment will not be able to use the function any more. India Today reported that this decision comes alongside the discontinuation of the Windows […]
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Australia’s Austrac launches investigation into Bet365 over anti-money laundering compliance
Australia’s financial crime watchdog, Austrac, has initiated an investigation into the UK-based online gambling giant Bet365, regarding its adherence to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. This move comes after Austrac ordered an external audit of the company back in 2022. Despite requests for comment from the BBC, Bet365 has not yet responded. The online […]
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In a move within the cricketing fraternity, fantasy sports platform Dream11 has clinched a profitable sponsorship deal with the Gujarat Titans franchise ahead of the upcoming cricket season. The announcement marks a notable partnership between the rapidly expanding fantasy sports industry and professional cricket teams. Under the terms of the agreement, Dream11 will serve as […]
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Online real-money gaming (RMG) companies are monitoring the impending battle between Google and start-ups over service fees, as they await being the next group of app developers subject to the 15-30% levy starting June this year. The prospect of absorbing a 30% service fee alongside a 28% goods and services tax poses a significant challenge […]
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