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First lawsuit filed in India against new ban on all online games of chance IndiaOn August 28, Indian online poker and rummy platform A23 filed a lawsuit challenging a new law banning online games of chanceAugust 31, 2025 -
Congress MP arrested in India for allegedly running offshore betting companies IndiaA member of the Legislative Assembly from Chitradurga constituency was arrested on August 23, 2025, as part of a major crackdown on illegal online gambling platformsAugust 26, 2025 -
India Passes Bill to Ban Real Money Gaming (RMG) Outright IndiaOn August 21, 2025, the Indian Parliament passed a bill banning online real money gaming. Real money gaming is defined as any digital game that requires a player to deposit money or place a bet in order to receive a reward. Esports and social gaming are not included in this categoryAugust 22, 2025 -
India’s Gambling Industry Sounds Alarm as Tax Rates Hit 40% IndiaShares in liquor, cigarette and gaming companies fell on Monday, August 18, after the government announced plans to increase the “sin” and “luxury” tax rate to 40% from 28%August 20, 2025 -
Former cricketer Suresh Raina questioned in case of promoting illegal online betting platforms India CricketOn August 13, at around 11:00 am, former cricketer Suresh Raina was seen interacting with officials of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at a federal agency office in central DelhiAugust 15, 2025 -
India to tax entire bet amount IndiaThe Indian government said on Tuesday that it will now tax the entire amount wagered, regardless of whether the game is based on skill or chance. Previously, the tax only applied to commissionsAugust 7, 2025 -
Indian police file case against Paytm IndiaOn July 24, 2025, a local lawyer filed a complaint against Paytm, alleging that it was promoting illegal gambling apps.August 3, 2025 -
India faces legal void in online betting, says Allahabad High Court India RegulationThe Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to establish a high-powered committee to assess the need for regulating online gaming and betting in the state.June 15, 2025 -
Supreme Court takes up plea to ban betting apps in India India Sports bettingThe Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide ban on illegal betting apps and stricter regulation of online gaming and fantasy sports.May 23, 2025 -
India orders crypto exchanges to monitor J&K deals amid laundering fears India CryptocurrenciesThe Indian government has directed local cryptocurrency exchanges to step up surveillance of transactions originating from Jammu & Kashmir and nearby border regions,May 13, 2025
