News IT Ministry May Ask Payment Gateways to Block Access for “Non-Permissible” Online Games: Report The process of payment-blocking may take place once self-regulatory organizations overseeing the online gaming industry are set up. Aarathi GanesanApril 17, 2023
News IT Minister clarifies why wagering, skill vs chance, harm are undefined in online gaming rules Although the minister's clarification doesn't have any legal standing, it could help gaming platforms and other stakeholders understand the rules better. Sarvesh MathiApril 14, 2023
News Can Real Money Rummy, Poker, and Fantasy Sports Be Prohibited As Wagering Games Under the Online Gaming Rules? One question is whether staking money on online games of skill would amount to ‘wagering on any outcome’ and be permitted or prohibited Guest AuthorApril 11, 2023
News Better Late Than Never? Tamil Nadu Governor Assents to Law Banning Online Gambling and Games of Chance Governor R.N. Ravi's stamp of approval came after the state assembly passed a resolution against him Aarathi GanesanApril 11, 2023
News Will the Online Gaming Rules spur a legal battle between the Indian Govt and States? Do the Indian government's online gaming rules infringe on states' abilities to regulate the gambling sector? Aarathi GanesanApril 10, 2023
News Guide: The Impact of India’s Online Gaming Rules and Fact-checking Policies India's IT Ministry has released online gaming and govt-related information fact-checking rules. Here's a complete guide to our coverage of the same Aarathi GanesanApril 7, 2023
News 6 Big Questions on the Online Gaming Rules: How Has the Industry Responded? While many industry players see the rules as a win, some others say they still leave some critical legal questions unanswered Aarathi GanesanApril 7, 2023
News Quick Take: Due Diligence Under the IT Act Can’t Be Used to Create Regulatory Framework for Gaming The online gaming rules highlight a worrying trend being set by the Indian government—where the rules precede the law. Nikhil PahwaApril 7, 2023
News IT Ministry Notifies Online Gaming Rules: What’s Changed? New definitions for online games and online gaming intermediaries are on the cards. Here's a rundown of all that has changed Aarathi GanesanApril 6, 2023
News Audit Highlights “Flaws In Implementation” Of Nagaland’s Online Gaming Law Nagaland government's failure to collect license fees, penalties, and royalties contribute to the ₹2 crore revenue loss Aarathi GanesanApril 4, 2023