Legal & Regulatory

Gujarat HC to deliver poker legality judgment on 23rd November

The Gujarat High Court heard the concluding arguments of all poker clubs as well as the public prosecutor and state…

Gujarat HC adjourns poker clubs case yet again, matter to be listed on 15th September

The Gujarat High Court has adjourned the matter pertaining to whether poker can be played with stakes in clubs to…

SC to hear challenge to Telangana ordinance, simultaneous hearing to continue in HC

The Supreme Court on Friday said that it will continue to hear the writ petition filed by Krida Sports and…

Petition in Supreme Court challenges Telangana gaming ordinances, police interference in rummy games in 3 states

Krida Sports and Games Pvt. Ltd., a Chennai-based company that wants to start rummy operations in Tamil Nadu, Telangana and…

Tamil Nadu after Telangana? Chennai police, experts call for ban on online rummy

After the Telangana government passed two ordinances to ban online rummy and other games of skill in the state, it…

In unprecedented move, Gujarat HC watches poker videos, hears opinion of poker pros, hearing to continue on 1st September

Exclusive A single judge bench of the Gujarat High Court comprising of Justice Rajesh Shukla heard a clutch of special civil…

Is Match IPL illegally charging 'annual membership fees' from players?

Earlier this week, Raj Kundra-promoted Viaan Industries, announced that it was launching a Match Indian Poker League (Match IPL) in…

Gujarat HC hears government's contentions on restricting poker, to continue hearing on 9th August

A single judge bench of the Gujarat High Court continued its hearing on the civil petition regarding the legality of…

Punjab & Haryana HC rules fantasy sports to be a game of skill

The Punjab and Haryana High Court in an order dated 18th April, 2017 has ruled that playing fantasy sports online…

Sports Secretary meets UK Gambling Commission officials to study betting legalisation framework

Weeks after there were reports in the media that the Union Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry is considering studying the…