Gaming

Prof. Ronald Dworkin passes away, revisiting his insights on poker and games of skill

Eminent American jurist and philosopher Professor Ronald Dworkin who made significant contributions in the field of jurisprudence and constitutionalism passed…

Analysis and Book review: Bookie Gambler Fixer Spy offers tremendous insights on the Indian betting market and spot-fixing issues

Veteran British journalist Ed Hawkins recently released his new book titled “Bookie Gambler Fixer Spy” (title presumably inspired from John…

Goa government amends casino license terms,makes it mandatory for casinos to follow anti-money laundering guidelines

The Goa government through a notification issued and published in the Gazette on 21st November 2012 has amended the license…

Ambiguity in the legality of gaming software industry restraining new initiatives, regulations on gaming software providers need of the hour

While the government turns a blind eye to the thriving online gaming industry and refuses to either regulate or clarify…

A brief perspective on Casi-No Politics in India

Recently,  Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal planned a proposal to build grand casinos in Ludhiana but later backtracked his…

Punjab Minister plans Vegas-style casino in Ludhiana, backtracks after fierce opposition

Media reports in the past few days have indicated that Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal (and son of…

Parrikar introduces Goa Public Gambling (Amendment) Bill 2012 to limit influence of casinos: Download copy of the Bill

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has introduced the Goa Public Gambling (Amendment) Bill 2012 in the legislative assembly, which is…

Essel Group aggressively enters gaming industry with world rummy tournament, is poker next on their list?

Essel Group, a multi-billion dollar business conglomerate which runs the famous Playwin lotteries popular in many states has launched a…

Goa government likely to introduce amendments by year end to phase out casinos

Exclusive  In response to a petition filed by the Aam Aurat Aadmi Against Gambling (AAAAG) to impose stricter regulations on…

Goa budget 2012 hikes annual casino license fee, reduces entry fee for offshore casinos

Barely twenty days after storming to power, the BJP-led Manohar Parrikar government in Goa has predictably brought changes in the casino…