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SC showdown: Top lawyers to face-off for 28% GST gaming case on March 18

Sources also claim that the matter will be pushed to April considering other important tax related matters being in focus of the government.

The case, with an estimated financial impact of ₹2.5 lakh crore, is one of the biggest tax battles in India’s history.

Exchange22 gets GST relief as Allahabad HC stays ₹253 crore show cause notice

The industry awaits further legal clarity as the matter progresses through the courts, with the Supreme Court's ruling expected to set a precedent for future GST assessments on gaming platforms.

Gaming companies argue that the 28% GST rate should be imposed only from October 1, 2023, when the revised taxation structure was officially implemented.

Indian Gaming Federations unite to enforce responsible gaming; signs Code of Ethics

Launched by Karnataka’s IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge at GAFX 2025, the initiative seeks to raise awareness about excessive digital consumption and integrate digital wellness into mainstream healthcare.

The CoE has been created based on global best practices and lays down a strong framework for responsible gaming such as age-gating, adopting stringent KYC and enabling user-set spending limits & self-exclusion.

Nazara sells 94.86% stake in Openplay, will invest Rs 2.17 crore in ReelSaga

ReelSaga targets India's mobile-first youth with short, serialized video series. The app will offer bite-sized entertainment, with episodes lasting one to two minutes, and monetize through per-episode microtransactions and subscription options for high-spending users.

ReelSaga, founded in 2024, aims to become a leader in India’s serialized short drama video market, a rapidly growing segment in the US and China.

EXCLUSIVE: Tamil Nadu grants six weeks time for implementation of RMG rules

At the previous hearing, the petitioners urged the court to declare certain sections of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act of 2022 unconstitutional.

The Real Money Gaming operators have received a slight relief from the Tamil Nadu government on implementing the regulations.

No brands, no dreams: Esports for women dead in India

According to industry experts, male players in top-tier esports organizations earn between Rs 2-3 lakhs per month, while their female counterparts are paid a mere Rs 30,000-40,000.

Esports in India has seen a meteoric rise over the past decade, but it has remained largely male-dominated. While various organizations have attempted to foster female participation, their efforts have been short-lived.

Ads on social media platforms driving users to illegal gambling websites: DIF Report

Vaishnaw emphasized that the central government takes prompt action whenever violations come to its notice, ensuring all measures align with the Constitutional framework

Analyzing traffic sources to these platforms revealed that social media contributed 42.8 million visits during the three months.

Creativeland Asia takes WinZO to court, cries foul over misuse of creative idea

Creativeland Advertising claimed that in February 2025, WinZO Games unexpectedly terminated discussions, opting to work with a different creative team and offering Rs. 10 lakhs as compensation for the tagline.

The order copy stated that before a formal agreement could be entered into, WinZO (Respondent) has made an application for registration of the tagline “Jeeto Har Dinzo” in its name as a trademark.

RMG industry welcomes YouTube’s crackdown on illegal gambling content

This update builds on YouTube’s existing policy prohibiting links to external sites that violate its rules, including unapproved gambling websites.

YouTube announced that from March 19, it will no longer permit content that directs users to “unapproved” gambling websites through links, images, text, logos, or verbal references.

Voluntary self control, in-built restrictions reduce spends by 30% on RMG platforms: Report

At the previous hearing, the petitioners urged the court to declare certain sections of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act of 2022 unconstitutional.

The study showcases that players who set voluntary limits demonstrated a sustained reduction in expenditure, reflecting increased self-awareness and responsible decision-making.