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K9 Esports Triumphs in BGMS Season 4 as India’s Esports Viewership Hits New Highs Esports India

The BGMI Masters Series Season 4 concluded in New Delhi with K9 Esports crowned champions, while the tournament set new benchmarks for mobile esports in India with record viewership and expanded digital reach

September 28, 2025

India’s RMG Ban Triggers Sponsor Exodus in Cricket India Cricket

With India’s new ban on real-money gaming (RMG) taking effect, major fantasy and betting sponsors are pulling out of cricket deals. The IPL, national teams, and leagues are scrambling to fill the commercial void amid soaring losses and shifting revenue models

September 24, 2025

First lawsuit filed in India against new ban on all online games of chance India

On August 28, Indian online poker and rummy platform A23 filed a lawsuit challenging a new law banning online games of chance

August 31, 2025

Congress MP arrested in India for allegedly running offshore betting companies India

A member of the Legislative Assembly from Chitradurga constituency was arrested on August 23, 2025, as part of a major crackdown on illegal online gambling platforms

August 26, 2025

India Passes Bill to Ban Real Money Gaming (RMG) Outright India

On 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 category

August 22, 2025

India’s Gambling Industry Sounds Alarm as Tax Rates Hit 40% India

Shares 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 Cricket

On 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 Delhi

August 15, 2025

India to tax entire bet amount India

The 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 commissions

August 7, 2025

Indian police file case against Paytm India

On 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 Regulation

The 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