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EXCLUSIVE: Tamil Nadu regulates RMG, bans games from midnight till 5am

Senior Counsel C Aryama Sundaram, representing the petitioners in earlier hearings, asserted that the Tamil Nadu government lacks jurisdiction to legislate in this domain.

Caution messages must also be continuously displayed on the login pages of real-money gaming websites and apps, warning users with the statement: “ONLINE GAMING IS ADDICTIVE IN NATURE”.

WinZO vs Zupee case: Microsoft willing to share data, says no need for impleadment: EXCLUSIVE

Both are members of No Azure for Apartheid, an internal group calling for Microsoft to end its cloud services contract with the Israeli government.

WinZO had earlier sought permission from the Delhi High Court to seek critical information from Microsoft as part of its ongoing legal battle against Zupee and associated entities, including Data Empiric and FutureMinds Consulting.

Play Games24x7 alleges bias in Skoch rankings; Delhi HC grants injunction

The court directed the defendant to redact the name/mark of the plaintiff from the advertisement that has been put on their website and other social media platforms.

The Real Money Gaming company in its lawsuit had challenged an advertisement issued by Skoch group in a leading newspaper.

Opinion trading apps, games now under MeitY’s scanner

IT Agreement carries a significant impact, particularly regarding trade in IT products, digital industrial policy, and the need for flexibility in applying tariffs to regulate imports.

Globally, in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, opinion trading apps and websites are classified as wagering platforms and are regulated.

RMG players’ woes increase, while Rs 8.2 trillion illegal betting market grows

Haryana cracks down on gambling

Beyond taxation challenges, RMG companies are urging the government to refine online gaming regulations to clearly differentiate between skill-based gaming and betting or gambling.

Govt intensifies surveillance on Chinese companies masquerading as RMG operators

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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.

Is Rummy a sport? SOGF fuels debate on skill vs chance in gaming

Skillhub Online Gaming Federation (SOGF) has initiated efforts to promote Rummy—a card game—as a competitive sport.

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.

Misleading advertisements plague video gaming industry, ASCI to probe

According to research by Newzoo, 72% of individuals aged 35-54 and 46% of those aged 55 and older play video games at least once a week.

Despite gaming’s 3.4 billion audience and significant cultural impact, in-game advertising investment remains slow.

GDAI signs MoU with FICCI to streamline gaming policies, sector growth

The MoUs with the states of Rajasthan and Sikkim further stipulate that GDAI will provide expertise in skill development and expanding the video gaming industry.

GDAI has also signed MoUs with the states of Rajasthan and Sikkim to enhance game development, align policy initiatives, and drive innovation.

EXCLUSIVE: India’s gaming industry gets clarity, RMG sector to be regulated by MeitY

IT Agreement carries a significant impact, particularly regarding trade in IT products, digital industrial policy, and the need for flexibility in applying tariffs to regulate imports.

The longstanding demand to differentiate between entertainment-focused gaming and pay-to-play gaming has finally been addressed by the government of India.