Newly created trade body demands opening up of FDI in gambling and betting
The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), a not-for-profit organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and working towards promotion…
8 years ago
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Lottery baron Subhash Chandra set to enter Rajya Sabha
Media moghul and lottery baron Dr. Subhash Chandra, former chairman and promoter of multi-billion dollar business conglomerate Essel (Zee) Group…
8 years ago
Essel Group launches new poker website
Multi-billion dollar business conglomerate Essel (Zee) Group has announced the launch of its new poker website, Pokernation.com through a press…
8 years ago
Kerala government mops up almost $1 billion in lottery sales, Karnataka mulls the lottery route to generate funds
Lotteries organised by the Kerala government has grown exponentially in the past decade, as per data released by the state…
8 years ago
No 'achhe din' for gaming industry as FM fails to hike TDS threshold in Budget 2016
Contrary to expectations and the first set of recommendations given by the Easwar committee, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley maintained…
8 years ago
Punjab government increases paper lottery draws, proposes legal horse-betting in bid to bolster fiscal health
The Parkash Singh Badal-led Punjab government is banking on revenues from lottery and horse-betting to improve the state's financial condition…
8 years ago
Easwar committee recommends increasing TDS limit for gaming winnings to Rs. 15,000
Exclusive A committee headed by Justice (retd.) RV Easwar has recommended increasing the threshold limit for Tax Deduction at Source on…
8 years ago
Will Bihar restart lotteries to offset liquor revenue loss?
Newly re-elected Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar recently announced a complete ban on sale of all alcoholic beverages in…
8 years ago
Sikkim online gaming license holders start keno and virtual horse-racing
In a significant move, two license-holders, Golden Gaming International (formerly Maarm International) and Essel Group (operating under the brand name…
8 years ago
Feature: Eminent columnist and writer Amit Varma discusses his love for poker, gambling regulation and much more
Amit Varma, a libertarian journalist, columnist and novelist has written extensively on the need to legalise gambling, the thrill of poker…
8 years ago