In September 2024, the Bombay High Court heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to ban online Rummy platforms, such as Junglee Rummy and RummyCircle, in Maharashtra.
Category: Gaming
NODWIN expands portfolio; acquires Trinity Gaming at Rs 24 crores
As part of this transaction, the founders would become shareholders of NODWIN Gaming and continue to lead the business going forward.
Storyboard18 Impact: ASCI to report B4U Music’s betting ad to MIB
Additionally, B4U Television Network India Limited has blacklisted the marketing agency that paid for the advertisement’s telecast.
Tamil Nadu’s online gaming rules to float next month
Stakeholders demand that video games should also be regulated by Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority (TNOGA) and be given equal treatment as Real Money Gaming
DPIIT and WinZO launch Center of Excellence to nurture gaming startups
India’s interactive entertainment sector is projected to grow to $60 billion by 2034, creating over 2 million jobs.
Misleading advertisements plague video gaming industry, ASCI to probe
Despite gaming’s 3.4 billion audience and significant cultural impact, in-game advertising investment remains slow.
No further consultations: TN online gaming authority set to enforce strict rules for RMG industry
Storyboard18 was the first to report that N. Muruganandam, Chief Secretary of the Tamil Nadu government, had hinted at regulating certain games, citing concerns over the growing addiction to online gaming among children and its harmful effects.
Leveling up: India’s ambitious gaming incubator plans
In 2023, the global gaming industry generated an estimated $188 billion in revenue.
Union Govt has not worked even handedly with states on gaming sector: TN IT Minister
During an event in Hyderabad, IT Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan told Storyboard18 that gaming-specific policies and decisions should be apolitical. He also shared of working on the modified policy for real money gaming ban.
GDAI signs MoU with FICCI to streamline gaming policies, sector growth
GDAI has also signed MoUs with the states of Rajasthan and Sikkim to enhance game development, align policy initiatives, and drive innovation.