E-gaming federation – storyboard18

Govt intensifies surveillance on Chinese companies masquerading as RMG operators

Storyboard18 also reported that RMG operators submitted a list of over 540 illegal websites and apps to Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) following the implementation of the 28% tax regime on October 1, 2023.

Chinese apps and websites are under the govt’s scanner over money laundering suspicions, posing a potential threat to national security and contributing to gambling addiction among citizens.

RMG players sidelined by MIB for WAVES, seek equal treatment

With an aim to ensure ensure responsible digital advertising, MIB had launched the Digital Advertisement Policy in November, 2023.

The WAVES 2025 will be held from February 5–9 in New Delhi, focusing on four key pillars: Broadcasting & Infotainment, Digital Media & Innovation, AVGC-XR, and Films.

Breaking: Tamil Nadu takes strong stand against online gaming, RMG players left red faced

The TNOGA, established last year, has recommended that online gaming be prohibited between midnight and 5 a.m., with a daily play limit of four hours and each session restricted to two hours.

N Muruganandam, Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu government hinted towards banning certain games and said that the addiction to online gaming among children has grown leading to harmful effects.

Micro-transactions leading revenue stream for digital publishers

Experts suggest that micropayment helps in user retention and ultimately leads to more subscription and ad revenues. (Representational image via Unsplash)

After seeing immense growth in traffic in the last two years, digital publishers are now focusing on micro-payments that are emerging as a new revenue channel alongside subscription and advertisements.