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AIGF makes representation to GST Council for reasonable tax structure

Since it is now clear that the Goods and Services Tax that would be introduced in April 2017 and will…

IPA moves to Gujarat HC, seeks court intervention in allowing peaceful conduct of poker games

After successfully filing writ petitions in the Karantaka and Calcutta High Courts, the Indian Poker Association (IPA) has now moved to…

Gopal Kanda promoted defunct offshore casino to start operations soon, talks on with Essel Group

The Goa government seems to have decided to revive a license issued for a sixth offshore casino in the state,…

PIL filed in High Court against Goa offshore casinos

Kashinath Shetye, a self-styled social activist has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Goa bench of the Bombay…

Are stock market games operating illegally?

Over the past few days, there has been lot of controversy in the media over the legality of games based…

Goa govt notifies onshore casino license fee hike, CM not averse to sixth offshore casino

The Goa government has notified revised license fees for onshore casinos to implement the hike in fees that were announced…

New government data says 1.25 lakh cases under Gambling Act in 2014

Figures released by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs indicate that a total of 125494 cases under Gambling Acts of…

AIGF announces high-profile launch event on 3rd August in New Delhi

The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), a registered not-for-profit trade body to promote the gaming and sports industry in India…

SC says Lodha committee recommendation to legalise betting falls in the domain of legislature

The Supreme Court pronounced its order on the recommendations of the Lodha committee report today, asking the BCCI to implement a…

Goa CM reiterates support for casinos even as protests grow, private party offers alternate site for offshore casinos

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar came out in strong support of casinos in the state and reiterated that casinos are…