Online gaming companies on Friday (September 26, 2025) told the Supreme Court of India that their “businesses are shut down” owing to the new law which bans real money games, related banking services and advertisements. They sought urgent hearing and interim relief from the implementation of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. … Read more
The Union Cabinet has approved the Online Gaming Bill, which aims to regulate the online gaming sector. A significant aspect of the bill is the prohibition of celebrities from endorsing betting applications, promoting responsible digital practices within the industry. Show more Show less Source link
The department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) has circulated a note seeking views of different ministries on distinguishing between online ‘Game of Skill’ and ‘Game of Chance’ for the purpose of FDI, a senior official said. The official said that a clear distinction between the two is necessary to seek foreign investments … Read more
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has issued new summons to several online gaming companies, including Delta Corp, which runs Adda52, seeking details about cashback offered to players since October 2023, according to sources familiar with the matter. The DGGI’s Gurgaon office is investigating the practice of reimbursing taxed money to players as cashback … Read more
China on Friday came out with strict regulations aimed at curbing spending and rewards that encourage video games. The decision is termed a major setback to the world’s biggest games market, which was still recovering from the brunt of the Covid-19 impact. As the word spread, panic was visible among investors, and as per a … Read more
The E-Gaming Federation (EGF), a self-regulatory body for the online gaming industry, is confident that issues around the recent GST changes which increased companies’ tax burden will be resolved soon. The federation’s CEO, Anuraag Saxena, said he was optimistic about ongoing discussions between the federation and government stakeholders looking to address these concerns. Saxena said … Read more
The finance ministry on Wednesday notified the way deposits made to online gaming platforms and casinos will be treated for tax purposes, clarifying that refunds made to the player will not get any relief on tax. The changes are introduced by amending CGST rules 2017, by way of CGST (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023, which are … Read more
Nazara has made a preferential allotment to Nikhil Kamath (Zerodha co-founder). Allotment is for Rs 100 cr @ Rs 714/ per share (pre announcement market price was Rs 759.55/ share) Nikhil controlled entities already had a stake of around 1% in the Company and this deal will increase his stake to around 3.5%. He has … Read more
The Union cabinet on Wednesday cleared legislative changes needed to implement the GST Council’s decision to ensure that 28% GST is paid on the full value of amounts deposited by players for betting on online games, casinos and horse races, three people familiar with the development said. The cabinet clearance to the bill enables the … Read more