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GST on Online Gaming

Potential relief for online gaming industry as government mulls over GST demands

According to sources, the Union government is considering softening its stance on the goods and services tax (GST) demand notices issued to online gaming...

GST review assessment for online gaming to be considered after March, states Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra

The GST Council is set to review the 28 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on full face value on online gaming only after March 31,...

Online Money Gaming: Hoping for a solution on retrospective GST whether through courts or out of court, says Revenue Secretary

Union Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra in a post budget interview to CNBC TV18 said he was hopeful of a resolution of issue pertaining to...

New tax regime: Govt sees six fold jump in GST collections from online money gaming companies post 1 October 2023

Union Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra in a post budget interview to CNBC TV 18 today said online money gaming platforms are paying Rs. 1200...

Dream Sports reports 66% surge in FY23 revenue despite GST woes

Dream Sports, the parent company of popular fantasy sports platform Dream11, witnessed a substantial 66% increase in revenue from operations for the financial year...

Centre not inclined to give GST relief to money gaming cos: Report

In a major setback to the online gaming companies, the government is not inclined to give any relief to money gaming  industry in relation...

Dream11 onboards 55 million users in 2023 amidst tax challenges

In the face of regulatory challenges and a new tax regime impacting India's real-money gaming companies, Dream11, a prominent fantasy gaming platform, has reported...

Online gaming industry needs enhanced GST regulations – former CBIC chief

In a recent interaction with, The  New Indian Express, John Joseph, former chairman of CBIC and current Strategic Adviser at DeepStrat, provided key insights...

Supreme Court fixes 2 April 2024 for final hearing on money gaming GST matters

As reported earlier, the Supreme Court on Monday agreed to have a final hearing of cases challenging the GST show cause notices to online...

Govt plans to file a plea seeking the transfer of all GST-related online gaming cases to the Supreme Court

The Union government has made a significant move in the ongoing dispute over the retrospective imposition of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online...

Supreme Court to review challenges against retroactive 28% GST on online gaming companies

The Supreme Court has taken notice of the petitions filed by Head Digital Works and Games 24/7, two prominent online gaming companies. These pleas...

No rift between law officers and bureaucrats on GST gaming issues: ASG N. Venkatraman in SC

Purportedly referring to a G2G news report about an apparent rift between Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra and Additional Solicitor General of India (ASG) N....

Governor of Kerala signs ordinance imposing GST on online gaming, casinos & horse racing

In the midst of an escalating tussle between Raj Bhavan and the Left government, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has officially signed an ordinance...

GST showcause notices to gaming companies: Writ Petitions by EGF, A23, and Games24x7 to be heard by Supreme Court on 8th January

The writ petitions filed industry body EGF, and gaming companies A23 & Games 24x7 are listed for hearing on Monday, 8th January, 2024 by...

No action against illegal betting platforms three months post addition of new provisions to IGST Act

Even after the new provisions were added under section 14A of IGST Act three months ago in order to block illegal offshore gambling websites...

Maharashtra govt aims to garner Rs. 700 crores annual GST collections from online gaming & horse racing

In a move to enhance revenue, the Maharashtra Government aims to collect an additional ₹700 crore annually from online gaming and associated industries, including...

2023 RMG litigation round-up: Flurry of GST notices and laws banning online money games keep gaming lawyers busy

2023 is a hectic year for litigating lawyers specialising in real money gaming matters. Issues around the legality of the skill games offered by...

2023 RMG policy review: Busy year for policy makers in govt & regulatory teams at money gaming entities

2022 set the ball rolling for regulatory shifts in the real money gaming sector. While the government formed a few committees to overhaul the...

Delhi High Court directs central government to act on illegal betting portals

In an order dated 19 December 2023, the Delhi High Court division bench headed by Chief Justice directed the nodal officer appointed by central...

NACIN discusses “Levy of GST for Online Gaming”

On Tuesday, December 19, the National Academy of Customs & Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) hosted “Training at Workplace” event. The event was held...