Indian gaming industry bodies unite to establish Code of EthicsThe All India Gaming Federation, Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports, and E-Gaming Federation have signed a 'Code of Ethics' to establish r...
10 Mar, 2025, 03.51 PM IST
New York Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, sues Trump administration for return of $80 million it seizedNew York City sued the Trump administration after $80.5 million in federal funds meant for migrant shelters was abruptly rescinded. The law...
22 Feb, 2025, 12.20 PM IST
ASCI teams up with online gaming industry to tackle offshore betting adsThe Advertising Standards Council of India has joined forces with multiple gaming federations to address illegal offshore betting and gambl...
18 Feb, 2025, 02.32 PM IST
Consumer watchdog CCPA cautions celebrities, influencers against promotion of gamblingThe consumer protection watchdog, Central Consumer Protection Authority, also cautioned celebrities, influencers and other similar stakehol...
06 Mar, 2024, 11.01 PM IST
Those who took money from money lenders do not need to pay: Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaSarma while speaking at a programme on Friday said, “Those who took money in interest, will close their shop. They give Rs 100 and charge R...
24 Feb, 2024, 04.06 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Google Play Store says it will allow real money gaming apps. What does this mean?Google's Play Store will now allow a wide variety of real money gaming (RMG) apps on its platform in India, Mexico, and Brazil. This change...
12 Jan, 2024, 03.55 PM IST
Madras HC sets aside Tamil Nadu ban on online rummy, poker againThe All India Gaming Federation, Gameskraft, Games24x7, Junglee Rummy, and A23 were among the petitioners who argued that while the game is...
10 Nov, 2023, 12.11 AM IST
Madras HC allows partial lifting of ban by Tamil Nadu govt on online gamingThe Madras High Court on Thursday ordered partial lifting of ban on online gaming as it has allowed games of skills like rummy and poker. H...
09 Nov, 2023, 05.31 PM IST
Online gaming companies await clarity as repeat taxation fears riseGST Council may go for repetition taxation, add 50-60% indirect tax burden in some instances
20 Jul, 2023, 12.33 PM IST
28% GST on online gaming could boost revenue collection tenfoldHowever, the industry claims the move threatens to make the $20 billion online gaming sector unviable.
17 Jul, 2023, 06.30 AM IST
Online gaming companies say only illegal platforms will gain from 28% GSTThe government's decision to impose a 28% GST on the full face value of online gaming could result in users migrating to illegal gambling a...
11 Jul, 2023, 11.03 PM IST
Online gaming companies say 28% GST to hit their businessThe All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), which represents companies like Nazara, GamesKraft, Zupee and Winzo, said the decision by the counc...
11 Jul, 2023, 10.08 PM IST
28% GST on online gaming 'unconstitutional, irrational, egregious', says industryThe 50th GST Council has announced its decision to levy a 28% GST on online gaming, along with horse racing and casinos which comes as a dr...
11 Jul, 2023, 09.28 PM IST
Women lead the way in EV sector; govt targets ads by foreign betting sitesIndia’s electric vehicle (EV) sector is growing rapidly and much of this growth is being driven – if you’ll excuse the pun – by women, acco...
04 Oct, 2022, 08.26 PM IST
WinZo seeks injunction against Google Play Store policyThe policy excludes a large sector of real-money games that have been classified as games of skill, making it unfair and restrictive, Saumy...
20 Sep, 2022, 04.33 PM IST
Foreign players cannot escape from Karnataka's gaming law, says home ministerThe Karnataka government, on October 5, notified the law banning betting and wagering in online games.
26 Oct, 2021, 08.16 PM IST
Fun, games and money: Legalising online sports betting can make India richer by Rs 19,000 crFICCI estimates that around Rs 3 lakh crore changes hands every year - through bookies, websites or tech-enabled channels.
01 Aug, 2019, 05.02 PM IST