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The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has urged the Indian government to ban opinion trading apps, arguing that these platforms, which let users bet on election outcomes, threaten electoral democracy. According to a report by Storyboard18, CAIT sent a letter to Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, and Piyush Goyal, Minister of […]
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Hyderabad police have registered a case against 25 individuals, including Tollywood actors, for allegedly endorsing online betting platforms. The accused include actors Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Devarakonda, Manchu Lakshmi, Pranitha and Nidhi Agarwal. According to the FIR filed by Miyapur Police and the report by Newsmeter, the case was filed following complaints about the […]
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India’s online gaming industry is set for rapid expansion, with the market projected to grow from $3.7 billion in 2024 to $9.1 billion by 2029, according to the India Gaming Market Report 2025 by the Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council (IEIC) and WinZO Games. The report was unveiled at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in […]
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The Indian government has intensified its efforts to curb illegal online gambling and betting platforms, issuing blocking orders against over 1,000 gambling-related websites over the past two years. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, disclosed this information during a Lok Sabha session on Wednesday, emphasizing the risks posed by unregulated online gaming. […]
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A 35-year-old temporary lecturer at the Government Law College in Rasipuram, identified as P. Arunachalam, was found dead at his residence on Tuesday. According to The Times of India, Arunachalam’s death is attributed to suicide following significant financial losses incurred through online gambling. Arunachalam, who is left behind by his wife and two-year-old son, had […]
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The Haryana government has introduced the Haryana Prevention of Public Gambling Bill, 2025, aimed at curbing match-fixing, spot-fixing, and illegal gambling in sports. The bill proposes stringent penalties, including imprisonment of up to seven years and substantial fines for offenders. According to the Bill and as reported by The Tribune, it seeks to repeal the […]
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The Karnataka government has officially launched ‘Beyond Screens’, India’s first industry-led digital detox initiative. This innovative program addresses the growing concern of digital addiction among citizens. According to Money Control, the initiative represents a significant partnership between the state government and the gaming industry. It aims to promote healthier digital habits through structured interventions and […]
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LightFury Games, India’s advanced AAA-focused game-tech studio, has revealed its title ‘E-Cricket’ at GDC 2025. The studio showcased both a teaser and playable demo at the San Francisco event. This project was created in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) representing a step towards establishing India as a global hub for world-class game development. E-Cricket […]
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Gamerji, India’s esports tournament platform, has announced the launch of “Sportsdraft.” This innovative cricket gameplay introduces an IPL-style auction format for users nationwide. Sportsdraft marks Gamerji’s first venture into sports gaming outside of real-money gaming (RMG) and fantasy sports. The platform allows cricket enthusiasts to experience team ownership through virtual auctions. Users can build their […]
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Additional Solicitor General, representing the Indian government has sought an adjournment in the ongoing Supreme Court case concerning the 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) impose on gaming companies retrospectively. This legal battle over GST on online gaming has been ongoing for several years, with multiple judicial interventions shaping its trajectory. In 2022, the GST […]
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