gambling

Gambling as a popular form of entertainment

I have already through previous posts, explained the popularity of gambling as a form of entertainment in India. India's craze…

The time is ripe for gambling law reforms

Over the past few years, there has been an exponential increase in wagering activities in India. Gambling activities have morphed…

Columns of the World's leading Gambling Lawyer-For GLaws readers

Professor I. Nelson Rose is recognized as one of the world's leading experts on gambling laws. He has published more…

RTI application filed to seek clarity on gambling laws

I had filed a complaint with the Chief Information Commission (CIC) after the Right to Information (RTI) application filed by…

The Economist debate on Gambling

The Economist had an interesting online debate on whether there should be legal restrictions on gambling. The debate can be…

Rs. 7,000 crore illegal lottery scam exposed

Lotteries are banned in 17 Indian states, while it is legal to purchase lotteries in the remaining 12 states. However…

Gaming Law as a career

Gaming law is the set of laws and regulations that apply to the gambling, lottery, betting and virtual gaming industry.…

A Spot of Bother? Part I

The recent spot-fixing scandal has once again brought to fore the inadequacies in Indian gambling laws.  In the first of…

Kaun Banega agla Mukhya Mantri? Betting frenzy over Chavan successor

India’s craze for gambling and betting is already well known.  However, India’s craze for wagers’ has reached a new high,…

Information relating to gambling and lottery legislations cannot be disclosed: Government in response to an RTI query

I had filed an application under the Right to Information Act (RTI) with the Union Ministry of Law and Justice,…