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MeitY issues blocking orders against 22 illegal betting platforms including Mahadev Book

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued orders to block 22 illegal betting and gambling websites including the infamous Mahadev Book and Reddy Anna app. The said orders were issued on November 5 after a request was made by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The ban has come amidst the ongoing investigation by […]
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Casual gaming startup Blacklight Games raises undisclosed amount of funds in maiden round

Blacklight Studio Works, creators of hit game Ludo SuperStar, has secured an undisclosed amount of investment in a funding round led by Udyat Ventures. Other investors included former CEO of Nazara Technologies, Manish Agrawal along with Polygon Ventures and Dexter Ventures. As per the official statement, the funding will be used for market expansion, hiring […]
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Illegal betting website Mahadev Book shifts most of its business to new platform Mahakal Online Book

With the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and other government departments on their trail, Mahadev Book promoters have shifted most of their business with complete rebranding to a new platform named Mahakal Online Book. Mahakal is a synonym of Mahadev (Hindu deity, Lord Shiva). It seems the illegal betting network promoters have special preference or affinity for […]
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Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel questions Centre for lack of action against Mahadev Book promoters

Amidst all the allegations against him, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has attacked the Centre asking them as to why no action against Mahadev Book illegal betting app and its promoters has been taken till now. Speaking to the media in Raipur on Saturday, Baghel claimed that the Enforcement Directorate’s press release of November 3 […]
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Mahadev Book: Congress defends Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, targets BJP

In light of the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) claim that Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel received Rs 508 crore from Mahadev Book promoters for election purposes, top Congress officials at the national level issued a statement today, defending Baghel and his government. The statement – issued by K.C Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, and Abhishek Manu Singhvi – has […]
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Skill vs Betting: Vision11 and Twelfth Man fantasy obtain stay on GST retrospective tax proceedings from Gujarat HC

Gujarat High Court vide order dated 3 November 2023 stayed a show cause notice issued to fantasy operator Vision11 under section 74(1) of the CGST Act. The tax department has proposed to raise a demand of over Rs. 1700 crores alleging the services provided are in the nature of betting and gambling. Vision11 relying on […]
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Mahadev Book: CM Bhupesh Baghel accused by ED of receiving Rs 508 crore from betting app promoters

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) made a shocking claim on Friday, November 3 in relation to the Mahadev Book betting probe. The claim said that Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel received a whopping Rs 508 crores from the illegal app promoters. The news comes just four days ahead of the Assembly polls, which begin November 7. Notably, […]
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SuperGaming’s Battle Royale title Indus to be available in Fortnite

During the ongoing India Game Developer Conference (IGDC), creators of India’s home-grown BR game Indus, SuperGaming, announced that the game will be making a debut inside one of the most popular Battle Royale title Fortnite. Using the Unreal Editor for Fortnite by Epic Games, two female developers have created maps, game modes and gameplay of […]
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Krafton India CEO optimistic on Generative AI in developing games

CEO of Krafton India, Sean Hyunil Sohn recently talked about Generative AI. He explained how it will change the way people develop games in future. Further, he believes that a lot of work can be done rather quickly with the help of generative AI. The introduction of 5G has also made improvement in gaming with […]
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Allahabad HC issues notice in petition against 28% GST on deposits

A writ petition filed by online gaming company Kamal Mishra and Associates Private Limited challenging the validity of the Central Goods and Service Tax (Amendment) Act, 2023 and CGST Amendment Rules pertaining to the newly imposed 28% GST on deposits for online money gaming websites was listed in Allahabad High Court on Thursday, November 2 […]
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