ASCI escalates issue of illegal betting and gambling platforms’ ads to MIB

The proposed overhaul of these laws comes amid a surge in applications from non-governmental organizations, trade bodies, and private firms seeking permission to use terms like “India,” “Commission,” “Corporation,” and “Bureau” in their names.

Storyboard18 recently reported that offshore illegal gambling firms have been using the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) as a sporting platform for surrogate advertising.

Virat Kohli leads as top taxpayer among Indian sportspersons

Virat Kohli took the top spot due to his high ranking in parameters such as likeability, popularity, and consumer interest

The former Indian cricket captain paid Rs 66 crore in taxes for the 2023-24 financial year, topping the list of Indian athletes.

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PM Modi’s I-Day speech spurs DPIIT to fast-track FDI policy for online gaming: EXCLUSIVE

Prime Minister in April last year met India's top gamers and gaming content creators. He was seen interacting with gamers and shared how gaming industry is taking centre stage.

DPIIT has written letter to MIB, MeitY, Niti Aayog seeking clarification on the definition of game of chance and game of skill for drafting a policy on 100 percent FDI for online gaming

EXCLUSIVE: RMG players meet MIB, request quality seals for legitimate games

Dr. L Murugan, Minister of State for MIB, emphasized that India's judicial system ensures the protection of constitutional rights, including press freedom.

It’s important to note that for more than nine months now, policies surrounding the RMG industry have been on the back burner. With no developments on the regulatory front, RMG companies continue to struggle under the burden of additional taxes.

Valorant and Fortnite lead India’s online gaming chatter, BGMI follows close behind

India's video games market generated revenue of $830 million in 2023, up 15.9% year-over-year (YoY), slightly down from the 19% growth seen in 2022, according to Niko Partners.

In terms of social media chatter about top gaming streamers in India, Tanmay Singh, also known as ‘sc0utOP’ is topping the charts in social media mentions, closely followed by Ankit ‘v3nom’ Panth.