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K'taka Protesters Demand Ban On Online Rummy Games
Inc42
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9m ago
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A social activist organization called Namma Karnataka Sene recently organized protests outside the District Collector's Office, claiming that hundreds of youths in Karnataka are gambling with real money on online games. They believe that these individuals are at a higher risk of developing addiction. In response to this issue, the Karnataka home minister had previously stated that the state would establish rules to control cricket betting and online gaming.
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Madras HC strikes down online rummy, poker ban as unconstitutional for the second time
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Madras High Court has struck down the law banning online real money games like rummy and poker for the second time. The court ruled that the ban can still be enforced for games of chance, but not for rummy and poker, which it classified as games of skill. The decision is seen as a validation of the online skill gaming industry's claims that such games are legitimate business activities protected under the Constitution. The Tamil Nadu government may appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
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Google suspends online gaming trial on Play Store citing lack of regulations
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Google has suspended its pilot programme that allowed fantasy sports and rummy games to be listed on its Play Store. The pilot, which began in July last year and was extended to India, Brazil, and Mexico, was halted due to a lack of a "central licensing framework" for such games. Google cited the need for additional time to create its own framework and ensure the safety of users and developer partners. The decision is a setback for the online gaming sector in India and comes amidst ongoing legal battles over the classification of online games as games of skill or games of chance.
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HC quashes DGGI’s ₹21k cr tax demand from Gameskraft
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka High Court has overturned a ₹21,000 crore ($2.8 billion) goods and services tax (GST) demand on Gameskraft, a Bengaluru-based online gaming company. The court ruled that the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) misinterpreted the law and that online rummy is a game of skill, not chance. The ruling is seen as a precedent for online gaming startups and may influence discussions on taxation policies for the industry by the GST Council. The verdict brings clarity and relief to the online gaming sector in India.
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Venezuela’s government turns to tech to curb election protests
Livemint
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11m ago
Medial
Digital rights campaigners have accused the Venezuelan government of using technology to target and intimidate protesters following a disputed election. The government has encouraged citizens to make online reports of "threats" from protesters, and social channels have shared footage of arrests, creating a "climate of terror," according to rights expert Raisa Urribarri. The government has also launched a digital campaign encouraging people to report protesters involved in "threats" via hotlines and online portals. Nearly 60 digital rights groups have signed an open letter calling on the government to stop using tech tools for surveillance and repression.
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Madras HC upholds Tamil Nadu’s restrictions on real money games
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
The Madras High Court upheld Tamil Nadu's restrictions on real money games, including a ban on gameplay during midnight to 5 am and mandatory Aadhaar verification. Gaming companies challenged these under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022. The court affirmed the state's regulatory authority based on public health and trade provisions. Additionally, the sector faces a 28% GST levy, with scrutiny over tax evasion amid its significant economic footprint.
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Google extends pilot for real money games; AIGF dubs it arbitrary, anti-competitive
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google has extended its pilot program on online real money gaming, which has drawn criticism from small gaming companies. The program was launched in September 2022, allowing the distribution of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) and Rummy apps in India. The pilot was initially set to end on June 30, 2024, but Google has decided to extend it indefinitely due to the challenges of developing a framework for real money games in countries like India that lack a licensing framework. The move has raised concerns about anti-competitive practices and the need for competition regulation.
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Online gaming companies move HC against regulations
Economic Times
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4m ago
Medial
Online gaming companies have approached the Madras High Court challenging certain provisions of the Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority (Real Money Games) Regulations, 2025. The companies argue that mandatory KYC verification with Aadhaar and restricted gaming hours (midnight to 5 a.m.) are unconstitutional, hindering their business rights under Article 19 (1) (g). They claim these regulations are an indirect attempt to ban skill-based games, previously struck down by the court.
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A23 touches Rs 1,050 Cr revenue in FY23, profits surge 2.8X
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
Online rummy platform A23 has witnessed a rebound in its revenue, crossing Rs 1,000 crore in FY23, according to its consolidated financial statement. The revenue from operations increased by 45.4% to Rs 1,050 crore, and the company's profits grew 2.8 times to Rs 58 crore. With over 5 crore players, A23 offers five games and earned Rs 21.4 crore from non-operating income. The company's expenses increased by 39.2% to Rs 976 crore, while cash inflows from operations rose by 287% to Rs 130 crore.
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Fortnite Boss Defeats a Bad Apple, Clears Path for Epic Games Store
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
Apple has reversed its ban on Epic Games' developer account, which was imposed earlier this week. This decision paves the way for an Epic Games Store on iOS devices in Europe. The ban came after Epic's CEO, Tim Sweeney, tweeted about Apple's values and called its practices "hot garbage" and a "horror show." By attracting international attention to their terminated account, Epic Games was able to reverse Apple's decision and gain the opportunity to run its own marketplace around Fortnite and other games.
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Online Gaming GST Row: SC Stays ₹5,712-Crore Demand Against Paytm’s First Games
OutlookIndia
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1m ago
Medial
The Supreme Court has stayed a ₹5,712-crore GST demand against Paytm's First Games, a real-money gaming platform. This dispute involves the classification and taxation of real-money gambling platforms under GST, impacting the broader online gaming industry. First Games challenged a retrospective GST notice, seeking relief on the GST rate applied to platform fees versus total bets. The issue highlights ongoing controversies about GST categorization and taxation in the Indian online gaming sector.
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