games of skill

Bombay HC quashes FIR against rummy club, states that playing games of skill is not illegal

In a recent order dated 13th June, 2017, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court reiterated the legal position…

Gujarat HC adjourns poker clubs matter to 23rd June, allows state to file reply

A single judge bench of the Gujarat High Court headed by Justice GR Udhwani adjourned the joint civil petitions filed…

Pokerstars reiterates its commitment to enter India by year end

Global poker giant, Amaya Group has once again reiterated their intention of entering the Indian market by the end of…

In 34 page order, Calcutta HC rejects Rajat Agarwal's trademark protection plea, allows Amin Rozani faction to continue operating 'The Spartan Poker'

The ugly and public spat between the two factions of Spartan Poker has been partially resolved. A single judge bench…

GST council announces 28% tax on casinos and betting; 18% tax likely on skill games; lottery tax yet to be announced

The GST Council, a constitutional body has announced tax slabs for most goods and services in the council meeting held…

Andhra HC rejects rummy clubs plea for police non-interference

The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana  High Court in an order dated 13th April, rejected the plea by four clubs from…

Khelplay gets sixth Nagaland online skill games license

Exclusive Sachar Gaming Pvt. Ltd., which operates rummy website khelplayrummy.com and poker website khelplay.com has received the sixth license for operating…

Sports Law & Policy Centre publishes white paper on games of skill, read critical analysis and full report

The Sports Law & Policy Centre, a Bengaluru-based independent think-tank (formed by the Go Sports foundation and law firm LawNK)…

Serial entrepreneurs launch real money quiz gaming app

Paavan Nanda, the co-founder of popular travel apps Zostel and Zo Rooms along with three other partners has launched a…

Third petition filed in Gujarat HC to allow poker in clubs

After Indian Poker Association (IPA) and Hotel Ramada in Ahmedabad, AAA Gaming Pvt. Ltd., a Surat-based company has now approached…