gambling

FICCI organises conference on legalising betting, decision by government unlikely in the next decade

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) had organised a conference this week where various legal experts such…

Reprieve for rummy players: Supreme Court temporarily stays Madras HC decision on rummy, to further hear appeal

In a major reprieve for rummy players, the Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court decision that prohibited Mahalaxmi Cultural…

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…

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…

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…

Complaint filed against 'immoral' casino advertisements in Goa

Exclusive: A social activist in Goa has filed a criminal complaint against onshore and offshore casino operators as per a…

Feature: Poker aficionado Bharat Agarwalla speaks on the legality of poker and the future of the gaming industry

Bharat Agarwalla has been an ardent poker player and has followed the gaming industry for over 20 years. In 2010…

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…

Delta Corp seeking foreign investors for its gaming operations against FDI policy?

A recent report in Economic Times and other internet news websites recently quoted top Delta Corp officials suggesting that it…

Nationwide movement for recognition of poker begins, Indian Poker Federation formed

Indian Poker Federation (IPF), a “Not-for-profit” trust having its registered office in Bangalore has been formed recently with the intent…