Raipur Police have achieved yet another breakthrough in the ongoing action against illegal betting app Mahadev Book. Recently, the police arrested seven individuals from Kolkata and Bhilai for taking illegal bets on various sports events. The police received a tip-off about people taking illegal bets using the Mahadev Book app and acted on the same […]
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In the first Test match being played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at Galle, several surrogate brands for illegal betting websites featured in adverts at the venue. The adverts seem to be restricted to boundary ropes and other on-ground brand placements, and aren’t promoting during over and innings’ break during the live broadcast. FairPlay, MELBAT, […]
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Kerala’s Finance Minister K N Balagopal recently opined his views on the GST Council’s decision to levy 28% GST on online gaming, casinos and horse racing. Balagopal believes that the decision is favourable to state. He also claims that it happened due to the state taking a strong stance on the issue. GST Council said […]
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Gaming Minister Melissa Horne and the premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, announced a number of changes to the state’s electronic gambling machines as a way to reduce gambling harm. With these proposed changes, poker machines in Victoria will now operate with a limit. These include mandatory closing hours, slower spin times and smaller spending limits. […]
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Congress member and GamesKraft lawyer Dr. Abhishek Singhvi criticises 28% GST decision on real money gaming
Leading senior counsel and Rajya Sabha member Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Saturday criticised the government’s decision to increase the tax rate on online real money gaming, casinos, and horse racing to GST on the full face value. Dr. Singhvi earlier represented gaming companies in several cases before various High Courts and the Supreme Court. […]
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MP-born to have 80% reservation in India’s first esports academy: Sports Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia
In the latest development to India’s first-ever esports academy in Madhya Pradesh, state’s Sports Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia has revealed that 80% of the seats will be reserved for state-born while the rest 20% is open from outside Madhya Pradesh. The announcement of opening the academy was done a few days ago with the announcement […]
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As many as 127 gaming startups and industry bodies have addressed an open letter to the government requesting to reconsider the GST rate for online gaming. Reportedly, the online gaming industry with a valuation of $20 billion is set to grow at a rate of 30% CAGR by 2025. Notably, there are more than 420 […]
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Tamil Nadu: Anbumani Ramadoss suggests state to hire senior lawyers to defend online gaming law
DMK leader and BAMA President Anbumani Ramadoss had his say in the ongoing case in Madras High Court between the state and online gaming companies regarding imposition of ban on online rummy. Ramadoss believes that senior legal experts should be hired to defend the Tamil Nadu government. The ongoing battle between the state and companies […]
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Bangalore Turf Club has announced illegal offshore betting website Betway as their title sponsor for the summer and winter races of 2023-24. The betting platform is banned in India and has had no physical presence in the country either. The prominent horse racing club joins many other sporting events and teams in onboarding an illegal […]
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Online gaming firms are now waiting for clarity on how the 28% tax rate at full face value, announced by the GST Council on Tuesday, will be implemented. The companies are looking for details of how the tax will be levied before deciding their next course of action. An executive at an online gaming firm […]
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