8Bit Creatives and Rooter join forces to ignite India’s gaming creator economy

In a strategic move set to reshape the landscape of India’s gaming content creation, 8Bit Creatives, the country’s leading gaming influencer talent management agency, has allied with Rooter, the largest gaming and esports content platform. This partnership aims to amplify the Gaming Creator Economy in the country by leveraging the expertise and reach of both […]
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Supreme Court to hear TN Government’s challenge to high court decision striking down online rummy and poker ban

The Supreme Court announced its decision to review the Tamil Nadu government’s appeal challenging the Madras High Court’s ruling that invalidated a section of its online gaming law, specifically the prohibition of skill-based games like online rummy and poker. The case was presented today before a 3-judge bench led by the Chief Justice of India. […]
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Curacao Gaming Control Board grants first direct license and Digital Seals under the new legislative regime

The Curacao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has made history by awarding its inaugural direct license to White Star BV, an entity under the Rhino Entertainment Group. This move elevates White Star’s flagship brand Casino Days, to pioneer status within the framework of Curacao’s newly implemented online gaming regulations. Accompanying this significant achievement, the GCB has […]
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GST review assessment for online gaming to be considered after March, states Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra

The GST Council is set to review the 28 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on full face value on online gaming only after March 31, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra said. The assessment of the GST on online gaming is not slated for discussion in the upcoming council meeting but is instead planned for the subsequent session. […]
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Telangana Cyber Security reports 15 lottery prize scam cases in January; issues warning

The notorious lottery prize scams have made a comeback, posing a serious threat to the online gaming community. The Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau (TSCSB) reported a surge in complaints, with 15 cases in January alone. Fraudsters are cunningly exploiting the excitement of potential lottery prizes, disguising their schemes as promotions hosted by popular e-commerce […]
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Paytm faces ED scrutiny amid allegations of illegal betting and money laundering

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has launched an extensive investigation into Paytm since 2021, uncovering potential connections to money laundering and illicit betting, according to informed sources. Economic Times reported that Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra announced on Saturday that the ED would delve deeper into Paytm Payments Bank if new allegations of fund siphoning emerge. […]
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DGGI probes alleged GST violations by Mahadev Online Book, suspects dues of Rs 30,000 crore

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has launched an investigation into Mahadev Online Book and its promoters for potential violations of GST rules and non-payment of taxes. The banned app, currently under scrutiny by the Enforcement Directorate and police in multiple cities, including Mumbai and Hyderabad, faces allegations related to money laundering, illegal betting, […]
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Mahadev App case: accused Amit and Nitin remanded for 14 more days

In the Mahadev App and money laundering case, the Special Court in Raipur has remanded the accused, Nitin Tibrewal and Amit Agrawal, to 14 days in judicial custody. After completing their 13-day judicial custody on Saturday, both were presented before the Special Court in Raipur through video conferencing. News 36 Live reported that after hearing […]
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Indian government rakes in over Rs. 1260 crore in TDS from online gaming and cryptocurrency trade

The Income Tax Department of India has successfully collected more than Rs 1,260 crore in taxes from online gaming and trading in cryptocurrency during the current fiscal year, following the implementation of a new Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) regime for online gaming and cryptocurrency trading, announced CBDT Chairperson Nitin Gupta, as per a report […]
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Online Money Gaming: Hoping for a solution on retrospective GST whether through courts or out of court, says Revenue Secretary

Union Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra in a post budget interview to CNBC TV18 said he was hopeful of a resolution of issue pertaining to retrospective tax dues in the money gaming sector including by way out of court settlement. Responding to a query if the department is exploring out of court settlement, he said that […]
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