A group of players from the skill gaming industry on Friday urged the government to reconsider its approach to GST on online gaming. The plea comes in response to the recent decision by the GST Council to impose a 28% GST on the full face value of online gaming, clubbing it with horse racing, lottery, […]
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The Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) General Secretary Vijay Bhike commented on the statement made by Industries Minister Mauvin Godinho relating to the GST Council’s decision to levy 28% tax rate on casinos, online gaming, and horse racing, saying the latter has “fallen in love” with the casino industry. Mauvin Godinho had said that he […]
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Senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi, representing Junglee Rummy, A23 and Games24x7, accused the Tamil Nadu state government of ignoring all the judgments passed by the Supreme Court, including ruling rummy as a game of skill. He again questioned the competence of the state to form the legislation to ban online rummy, something that Rohatgi believes only […]
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Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for MeitY, supported the GST Council’s decision on online gaming, calling it a “well-thought-out preliminary measure.” It is to be noted that the decision is being termed as a clarification by the government to levy 28% GST on the sector on the full face value amount. Chandrasekhar said that the […]
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Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra recently talked about the decision on tax rate announced by the GST council during an interview with CNBC. Malhotra informs that the decision came neither from the centre nor any state individually but was agreed upon unanimously. He further clarified again that the GST rate will be 28% and will be […]
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In a piece of good news for esports enthusiasts, the Madhya Pradesh sports department is launching the country’s first-ever online gaming academy next month. During the MP State Junior Esports Championship, which is scheduled to take place from July 23 to August 7, a talent hunt will also be carried out. As per sports minister […]
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