Fortnite status: When will the servers be back up? Epic Games’ massive v40.40 update leaves millions waiting as new chapter 7 features roll outFortnite requires server downtime during major patches because Epic Games deploys backend system updates, gameplay changes and new content ...
14 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Online gaming companies seek a clear regulatory playfieldIndia's online gaming sector is approaching the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for guidance on new gaming rules. Compan...
12 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
eGaming regulator takes charge, focuses on eSports registrationsIndia's new Online Gaming Authority of India is now operational. Its immediate focus is registering eSports companies and resolving player ...
02 May, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Tamil Nadu notifies e-gaming rules; to come into force immediatelyTamil Nadu released regulations for online real-money gaming, banning minors and requiring Aadhaar verification, playtime warnings, and dep...
15 Feb, 2025, 10.02 AM IST
28% GST on online gaming comes into effect tomorrow: All you need to knowThe online gaming industry had been lobbying with the government to defer the new regime for some time to get their internal IT systems rea...
30 Sep, 2023, 07.20 AM IST
Centre notifies amendments in CGST and IGST rules for online gaming cos; 28% GST rule to come into force on Oct 1The Indian government has notified amendments to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) for...
29 Sep, 2023, 11.58 PM IST
Karnataka notifies GST Ordinance to tax online money games at 28%The state took the ordinance route in view of the urgency to meet the October 1 deadline the GST Council has set to roll out the new tax ra...
29 Sep, 2023, 10.07 PM IST
No double tax if casino, e-game winnings are used for fresh bets"The value of supply of online gaming, including actionable claims involved in online money gaming, shall be the total amount paid or payab...
07 Sep, 2023, 12.34 AM IST
Govt notifies GST amendment to levy 28% tax on online gaming"The amendments made under this Act shall be without prejudice to provisions of any other law for the time being in force, providing for pr...
19 Aug, 2023, 10.53 PM IST
Gaming rules to control unwarranted negative impact on children: IT ministryIn a press notification, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that the new rules on permissible online games will en...
20 Apr, 2023, 09.15 PM IST
ETtech Exclusive: Non-permissible online games face payment gateway blockMeitY is expected to issue orders to fintech and payment firms to deny access to non-permissible games.
17 Apr, 2023, 09.49 PM IST
Tamil Nadu now has a law that queers the pitch for online gaming industryA “legal battle” could be ahead between the state and the Centre on this matter, Justice K Chandru, a retired Madras High Court judge who l...
10 Apr, 2023, 07.49 PM IST
Group of ministers likely to propose 18% GST for games of skill, 28% for chanceThe Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma headed GoM may recommend the highest 28% GST on betting, casinos and horse racing, differentiati...
10 Apr, 2023, 09.44 AM IST
New gaming rules notified; industry heaps praise but conditions applyThe new framework that creates a distinction between online games and those allowing betting and wagering has drawn praise from industry me...
07 Apr, 2023, 11.05 AM IST
MeitY appointed as nodal ministry for online gaming mattersAdditionally, for e-sports as part of multi-sports events, the Department of Sports under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has been...
27 Dec, 2022, 05.51 PM IST
Tamil Nadu governor okays ordinance to ban online gambling, regulate companiesGovernor RN Ravi's assent follows a cabinet decision to take the ordinance route to crack down on online games of chance including rummy an...
07 Oct, 2022, 11.39 PM IST
Online rummy federation urges Kerala govt to regulate online gamingThe High Court of Kerala quashing the notification by the state Government banning online rummy came as a vindication of our stand that rum...
30 Sep, 2021, 01.24 PM IST