Legal & Regulatory

Breaking news: Nagaland set to become first Indian state to pass a law on online games of skill

In a move that is bound to shake the Indian gaming industry, Nagaland is set to become the first Indian…

SC appointed panel suspends two IPL teams, bans 2 team officials for life; media highlights benefits of legal gambling

The Supreme Court appointed 3 member committed headed by retired Chief Justice of India RM Lodha submitted its report on…

Calcutta HC directs state government and authorities not to interfere in poker games

In a  boost for poker in India, the Calcutta High Court on 2nd July passed a final order in the…

Seeking to start poker operations in Kolkata, KN Suresh of IPA files writ petition in HC

Exclusive KN Suresh, Secretary of the Bangalore-based Indian Poker Association (IPA) has filed a writ petition in the Calcutta High Court…

Understanding gaming companies' obligations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Gambling and betting is a business that is traditionally associated with money laundering, tax evasion and use of illicit funds.…

Bombay HC gives state government 2 weeks to respond to Casinos Act PIL

The Bombay High Court on Friday allowed two weeks time to the Maharashtra government to file its reply to a public interest…

Sikkim HC raps government for non-compliance of rules, sets aside lottery distribution process

The Sikkim High Court in its recent order dated 22nd June ruled that the entire lottery process including the process…

Sikkim government continues dithering over online gaming, government to now amend Act & Rules

Exclusive There does not seem to be any clear timeline for allowing online gaming in the state of Sikkim, months after…

Supreme Court appointed SIT claims cricket betting a major source of black money, endorses FICCI report demanding legalisation of sports betting

The Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Justice (retired) MB Shah probing ways to bring back  unaccounted…

Goa government hikes casino license fees again; security deposit, application fees also introduced

The Laxmikant Parsekar led Goa government has hiked casino license fees for the second consecutive year. While making his budget…