India

Delta Corp Halts Integrated Resort-Casino Project in Goa Amid GST Concerns

Delta Corp, a prominent Mumbai-based gaming and hospitality firm, has announced a temporary halt on its ambitious Rs 2,000-2,500 crore integrated resort-cum-casino township in Goa, India. The decision stems fro...

India’s Government to Establish Authority for Online Gaming Regulation, Delhi High Court Directs Action

The Delhi High Court has instructed the Indian government to take swift action in constituting a regulatory authority and finalizing rules for the newly passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 202...

Dream11 Exits Team India Sponsorship as Gaming Ban Reshapes Sports Partnerships

With just days remaining before the Asia Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finds itself without a title sponsor after Dream11 confirmed its withdrawal from the partnership. The decision foll...

ED Probes MLA Veerendra’s Foreign Casino Connections

The Indian Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into Karnataka Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra, also known as ‘Puppy’, over alleged involvement in a large-scale money laundering and illega...

Meta Tightens Online Gambling Ad Rules, Eases Process for Indian Firms

Meta has revised its global advertising policies for gambling and real money gaming (RMG), with significant implications for operators targeting India. Under the newly updated guidelines, companies promoting ga...

Illegal Online Gambling in India Surges During IPL Season, Report Finds

With the commencement of the Indian Premier League (IPL), there is a burgeoning shadow that grows alongside the popular cricket league—illegal online gambling. Recent reports from the Digital India Foundation h...

India: Goa Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling, Blocking 61 Websites

In a concerted effort to curb illegal online gambling activities, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Ribandar, Goa, has blocked 61 gambling websites as part of an extensive crackdown. This action aligns with ong...

Supreme Court of India Stays Tax Notices for Online Gaming Companies

The Supreme Court of India has temporarily halted ₹1.12 lakh crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) show-cause notices issued to online gaming companies. This decision, delivered on January 10, 2025, suspends on...