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Gladiator Esports acquires Bengaluru based Gods Reign

The newly assembled team, which had a combined prize pool earnings of approximately INR 2.5 crores ($276,703) in FY23.

This consolidation aims to streamline operations, strengthen brand identity, and leverage the combined resources of both entities.

RMG firms to MIB: Stop betting sites from promoting through outdoor ads

A research report titled The Effectiveness of Tobacco Disclaimers on OTT Content Services by Koan Advisory Group, published in May 2023, found that OTT content does not significantly influence smoking habits in India.

Numerous gambling platforms, including 1xBet, Parimatch, Betway, and DafaBet, have been advertising heavily on billboards and cabs across major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

High taxes and policy uncertainty drive Real Money Gaming operators offshore

Recently, the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) onboarded RMG platforms to its network, creating a mutually beneficial situation.

Real Money Gaming (RMG) was the largest contributor to the gaming sector in India, comprising 83-84% of overall revenue in FY22, according to a report by Grant Thornton Bharat titled Guardians of Safe Play: Ethical Gaming for Vibrant Bharat.

IPL 2025 mega auction set for Riyadh amid scheduling challenges

Reports suggest that BCCI officials have already conducted preliminary visits to Saudi Arabia to assess potential venues for the auction.

All franchises finalize retained players as focus shifts to Riyadh for the highly anticipated auction on November 24-25.

PM Modi highlights Indian animation growth, praises ‘Chhota Bheem’ on Mann Ki Baat

The Prime Minister praised India's animation studios for partnering with global giants like Disney and Warner Bros., creating original content that showcases Indian culture on the world stage. (Image source: World Bank Live)

In ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ Prime Minister Modi praises Indian animation and calls on youth to innovate in the booming animation and gaming industries.

EGF collabs with MIB to launch City Quest

The game launched by Anuraag Saxena, CEO, is designed to celebrate and educate players about Bharat's diverse urban landscape and development.

The game is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision around urban planning determining the fate of our cities in Amrit Kaal.

‘India still needs to deliver broadband to homes’, says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, during a closed door media session spoke extensively about India's growing influence on AI globally.

Huang also pointed out that India has a huge potential to become a very successful gaming market.

Indian online gaming sector faces threat from money laundering, reveals Digital India Foundation report

Incubators serve as a platform for young game developers and studios, providing critical resources like game development tools, testing environments, and infrastructure. Specialized gaming incubators can guide these startups on creating video games for local and global markets, helping them overcome entry barriers and thrive.

The Indian Real Money Gaming (RMG) sector has become a key player in the global market with a CAGR of 28% from FY20 to FY23 and its projected revenue is set to reach $7.5 billion within next five years.

IESF, SOGF bet big in India, proposes to establish self-regulatory esports body

The IESF, which includes 146 member countries, including India in collaboration with SOGF will host the International Esports Masters in India, scheduled for March 2025.

Storyboard18 had first reported about the meeting of Boban Totovski, General Secretary of the IESF, and Shankar Aggarwal, President of the SOG Federation with Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports

Gaming destinations inspire 57% of Indian travellers: Skyscanner

Gaming is a huge hit with Gen Z, with nearly two-thirds (62%) saying it's their go-to leisure activity and 57% feeling inspired to book a trip based on a location featured in a video game.

67% of Indian travellers take a video game console away with them on holiday.