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Madras High Court verdict: AIADMK slams Tamil Nadu govt for failing to defend law against online rummy, poker

In fact, the AIADMK plans to hold state-wide protests against the DMK government for its failure in presenting the facts comprehensively in the matter.

GST on horse-race betting: Karnataka HC adjourns petition to 12 August

Karnataka High Court's Division Bench on Thursday adjourned petition on GST pertaining to betting on horse-racing to 12 August 2021, with matter to be...

Is it legal to play online rummy, online poker, fantasy sports in Tamil Nadu?

The amendment to the Tamil Nadu Gaming Act invited imprisonment up to two years or a fine not exceeding Rs 10,000 or both if found participating in online rummy, online poker, and fantasy sports for stakes.

Tamil Nadu to enact new law to ban online rummy, poker after setback of Madras High Court judgment

In what can be considered a significant development in the aftermath of the Madras High Court verdict on Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Law Minister S....

Madras High Cout rules Tamil Nadu law banning online poker, rummy with stakes illegal

The Madras High Court on Tuesday struck down in its entirety the amendment to the Tamil Nadu Gaming Act which banned online games including...

Challenge to online rummy, poker ban in Madras HC: Analysis of potential verdict and impact on online gaming

All the lawyers part of the discussion, however, were unanimous with their opinion about the State not appealing the matter in the Supreme Court should the verdict go against it on Thursday.

Skill-based online gaming in India moves a step closer to regulation

India's potential move towards progressive legislation has provided a firmer basis for the burgeoning gaming sector of the country, including news that the Council...

EXCLUSIVE: Kerala HC reserves judgment on challenge to notification banning online rummy

The counsels appearing on behalf of the petitioner rummy companies argued that the state government could not ban rummy, which was a game of skill through a mere notification under Section 14A of the Kerala Gaming Act, 1960, and that the ban on online rummy while allowing physical rummy was arbitrary in nature.

EXCLUSIVE: Supreme Court dismisses another SLP alleging Dream11 involved in online gambling

Rajasthan High Court (Jaipur Bench) division bench comprising of Chief Justice Indrajit Mahanty and Justice Ashok Kumar Gaur in its order has also ruled fantasy sports to be a game of skill, which was appealed to the Supreme Court by Mehrotra.

Delhi High Court to Centre: Decide representation for regulation of online games

The Delhi High Court said that the concerned authority may take a call on the representation by adhering, to laws, rules, regulations, and government policies as applicable to the matter.

Rajasthan High Court dismisses plea seeking ban on online fantasy games

Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) submitted a reply in which it relies on the judgments of several courts to argue that online fantasy sports are skills activities that are different from gambling and have the protection provided for under Article 19(1) (g).

Challenge to online poker, rummy ban: Decoding impact of Madras HC’s verdict on online gaming in India

G2G News will be hosting an important discussion on Clubhouse this week on the impending Madras High Court ruling.

Challenge to online rummy, poker ban: Madras HC reserves judgment, verdict likely on 3rd August

With the hearing on the verge of concluding, the A-G told the Court he would consult the State on whether it wants to amend the Act or correct it keeping in mind the Court's pointers.

Karnataka HC lists PIL on new law for online gambling on 10th August

During the previous hearings, the court had come down heavily on the state government for not taking a clear stand on the matter and for misleading the court.

[EXCLUSIVE] – NITI Aayog draft document on fantasy sports to be deliberated by Cabinet: PMO

PMO has given this official response in reply to a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by G2G Editorial Advisor and gaming lawyer Jay Sayta.

Madras HC: ‘Act banning online rummy, poker poorly drafted, may not stand test of law’

Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act of 2021 has been used by the state government to ban online games like poker and rummy.

Plea in Delhi HC seeks to form policy to protect children from offline, online games

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved in the Delhi High Court for the Union of India to come forth with a national...

Central government files appeal against Karnataka HC horse-racing GST order

The Union of India has filed a Writ Appeal before a Division Bench of the Karnataka High Court against the single judge bench’s order...

India to clock 510 mn gamers by 2023

The online gaming industry has been on the rise despite the dramatic changes overcrowding the milieu. The thriving online participation, enhanced connectivity and expanding...

Will Rajasthan’s online gaming industry set the pace for a progressive regulatory mechanism?

The online gaming in India is growing at a faster pace than ever before. Recent studies by Deloitte reveal that this particular industry in...