Gaming

Protesters detained in Mumbai during demonstration against online gaming and gambling

Several supporters of independent MLA Bachchu Kadu were detained on Wednesday following a protest near Mantralaya in South Mumbai. The demonstrators gathered to voice...

Navakankari: The ancient and enduring legacy of Nine Men’s Morris

Navakankari, also called Nine Men’s Morris, is a strategy board game that started in the Roman Empire. Historical records mention it, and it has...

LightFury Games unveils first studio in Bengaluru, eyes AAA game development

LightFury Games, the gaming startup co-founded by former Unacademy Chief Marketing Officer Karan Shroff, has officially opened its first studio in Bengaluru. This strategic...

India’s gaming industry set for meteoric growth, says Grant Thornton and EGF report

A recent report has revealed that the country now has 442 million online gamers, making it the second-largest gaming market worldwide, behind China. Published...
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Online Gaming Laws

Bombay HC refuses to quash FIR on online poker website Natural8 India, says allegations of bots, manipulation should be investigated

The Goa bench of Bombay High Court this week refused to quash a First Information Report (FIR) filed against online poker website Natural8 India’s...

GST Council proposes amendments to enable govt waive retrospective tax dues

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council which met on June 22 recommended an amendment to the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act,...

RMG Sector: Modi 3.0 signals continuity, here are three key ministers who will decide fate of the industry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has retained several of key lieutenants in key Ministries while allocating portfolios to his Council of Ministers on June 10...

TNOGA seeks to impose time limits on online and real money games

The Tamil Nadu administration is preparing to introduce legislation that will impose time and usage limits on both online and real money games. This...

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Indian poker pro Santhosh Suvarna wins his second WSOP bracelet, bagging over Rs 45 crore

Indian poker player Santhosh Suvarna has won his second bracelet at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), bagging a prize money exceeding INR 45 crore in event#55 of WSOP...

Esports

Skyesports hosts India’s first LAN tournament: The Finals Esports Revolution Showdown

Skyesports recently concluded THE FINALS Esports Revolution Showdown. Held in Chennai, this tournament marked India’s inaugural LAN event for the popular FPS shooter, drawing...

Star Sports Network secures broadcasting rights for Esports World Cup 2024

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) and Star Sports Network have announced a partnership, securing the broadcasting rights for the Esports World Cup (EWC)...

KFC teams up with Krafton India to offer exclusive BGMI In-Game rewards

KFC India has announced a partnership with Krafton India, the creators of the mobile game, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). This collaboration introduces a unique...

Detective Dotson to debut on Xbox Series consoles

Independent game developer Masala Games has announced the upcoming release of its new mystery-adventure game, Detective Dotson, for Xbox Series consoles. This announcement is...

Nodwin Gaming acquires German esports firm Freaks 4U Gaming in ₹271 crore deal

Nodwin Gaming, has announced the acquisition of an 86.49% stake in Germany-based esports firm Freaks 4U Gaming. This share swap deal, valued at ₹271...

BGMI partners with ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ for a sci-fi display

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has announced a new partnership with the upcoming sci-fi blockbuster 'Kalki 2898 AD'. Developed by Krafton, BGMI continues to engage...

Nodwin Gaming and Riot Games bring Omen Valorant Challengers South Asia Split 2 LAN playoffs to Delhi

NODWIN Gaming, in collaboration with Riot Games, is set to host the LAN playoffs of the Omen Valorant Challengers South Asia Split 2 at...

Skyesports announces The Finals Esports Revolution Showdown in Chennai

Skyesports, an IP and community builder for gaming and esports, has announced THE FINALS Esports Revolution Showdown, an esports tournament featuring the country’s top...