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…
12 years ago
Legal & Regulatory
Portions of Assam and Odisha Gaming Acts might be unconstitutional, games of skill should be permitted across India
It is interesting to note that all websites offering games of skill including websites offering rummy, chess, poker, golf and…
12 years ago
Recent Madras HC decision outlaws rummy for profit, decision based on fallacious interpretation
A recent decision of the division bench of Madras High Court has suprisingly ruled that playing rummy for stakes would…
12 years ago
BJP sweeps Goa polls, change of government likely to have an adverse impact on the casino industry
In a development that may spell doom for the casino industry, Goa's state government has witnessed a change with the…
12 years ago
Constitutional issues involved in the regulation of online gaming: Final word on framing online gaming policy rests with the Central government
Sikkim governments decision to issue online gaming licenses in 2008 created excitement and buzz among leading business houses and International…
12 years ago
Procedure for searching a suspected gaming house- No search or arrest without warrant possible
Any walled enclosure, space, room, tent etc openly soliciting persons to gamble at that place or any such place where…
12 years ago
Taxes on gambling: Winnings liable to be taxed, additional levies on casino owners
One important question that people have asked me is whether winnings from casinos and betting can be taxed and if…
12 years ago
CM, casino experts admit that Goa needs a gambling commission, but establishment unlikely in the near future
Goas chief minister Digambar Kamat had declared almost two years ago that Goa would get a gambling commission similar to…
12 years ago
Advertising and promoting casinos: Grey area which may attract criminal liability
Exclusive: Every company having gaming operations would want to promote its activities through advertisements and news. However, in the states…
12 years ago
(IL)Legality of Pepsi's one crore jackpot prize and why this competition is not available in Tamil Nadu
Pepsi Co., one of the largest cold drinks manufacturers in India has introduced a prize competition in association with the…
13 years ago