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Online Gaming Rules Notified, Will Go Into Effect From May 1
The Online Gaming Authority of India is constituted as an attached office of MeitY. This multi-sectoral body will be chaired by the Additional Secretary, MeitY (ex officio), with joint secretary-level representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Finance (Department of Financial Services), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Youth Affair...
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IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Said to Have Met Real Money Gaming Firms to Discuss Transition After Ban
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and government officials reportedly met representatives from firms impacted by the new Online Gaming Bill on Monday. The minister held discussions with the firms over "orderly transition" and compliance with the ban on real money games.
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Online Money Games Ban Faces First Legal Challenge From Rummy, Poker Games Firm A23
In a court filing at the High Court of Karnataka in southwestern India, A23, which offers rummy and poker games, said the law "criminalises the legitimate business of playing online games of skill, which would result in the closure of various gaming companies overnight".
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Indian Game Developers and Publishers Announce Industry Body After Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill
A number of Indian game developers and publishers announced an independent industry body on Tuesday. The Indian Game Publishers and Developers Association, launched after the Online Gaming Bill was passed in the Parliament, is also seeking a partnership with the Government of Maharashtra.
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Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill to Ban All Forms of Real Money Games
The Online Gaming bill, piloted by Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, was approved by the Upper House after rejecting amendments moved by Opposition members. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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Opinion | Addiction, Laundering, Suicides: Why Real-Money Gaming Had To Go
The new gaming bill will effectively curb the predatory practices that have characterised much of India's online gaming sector. By severing the financial infrastructure supporting real-money games, it addresses addiction at its source.
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Indian Video Games Industry Seeks Distinction From Real Money Games, Sends Policy Suggestions to Centre
A consortium of Indian video games and esports companies have written to the newly formed government, requesting a comprehensive industry-focussed policy, regulatory streamlining and a clear distinction from real money games that are often conflated with video games under the “Online Games” umbrella term.
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Indian Games Industry Calls for Distinction From Real Money Games in Letter to PMO Over 'Online Games' Tax
Over 45 video game companies in India, representing the games industry in the country, have written to the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to address the ambiguity surrounding 'online gaming' and drawing a clear distinction between video games and real m...
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Indian Gaming Companies Request Government to Distinguish Between Real Money Games and Video Games
Over 40 notable Indian video game and e-sports companies have joined together to request the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Government of India to create a regulatory distinction between video games and real money gaming. The companies have signed a representation letter and are seeking an audience with Minister of State ...
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14 Ads From Gaming Firms Found Violating Advertising Standards During IPL: ASCI
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) screened 35 advertisements from the online real-money gaming industry that were broadcast during the first week of ongoing IPL tournament.
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Online Gaming Rules Notified, Will Go Into Effect From May 1
The Online Gaming Authority of India is constituted as an attached office of MeitY. This multi-sectoral body will be chaired by the Additional Secretary, MeitY (ex officio), with joint secretary-level representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Finance (Department of Financial Services), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Youth Affair...
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IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Said to Have Met Real Money Gaming Firms to Discuss Transition After Ban
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and government officials reportedly met representatives from firms impacted by the new Online Gaming Bill on Monday. The minister held discussions with the firms over "orderly transition" and compliance with the ban on real money games.
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Online Money Games Ban Faces First Legal Challenge From Rummy, Poker Games Firm A23
In a court filing at the High Court of Karnataka in southwestern India, A23, which offers rummy and poker games, said the law "criminalises the legitimate business of playing online games of skill, which would result in the closure of various gaming companies overnight".
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Indian Game Developers and Publishers Announce Industry Body After Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill
A number of Indian game developers and publishers announced an independent industry body on Tuesday. The Indian Game Publishers and Developers Association, launched after the Online Gaming Bill was passed in the Parliament, is also seeking a partnership with the Government of Maharashtra.
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Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill to Ban All Forms of Real Money Games
The Online Gaming bill, piloted by Minister of Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, was approved by the Upper House after rejecting amendments moved by Opposition members. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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Opinion | Addiction, Laundering, Suicides: Why Real-Money Gaming Had To Go
The new gaming bill will effectively curb the predatory practices that have characterised much of India's online gaming sector. By severing the financial infrastructure supporting real-money games, it addresses addiction at its source.
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Indian Video Games Industry Seeks Distinction From Real Money Games, Sends Policy Suggestions to Centre
A consortium of Indian video games and esports companies have written to the newly formed government, requesting a comprehensive industry-focussed policy, regulatory streamlining and a clear distinction from real money games that are often conflated with video games under the “Online Games” umbrella term.
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Indian Games Industry Calls for Distinction From Real Money Games in Letter to PMO Over 'Online Games' Tax
Over 45 video game companies in India, representing the games industry in the country, have written to the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to address the ambiguity surrounding 'online gaming' and drawing a clear distinction between video games and real m...
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Indian Gaming Companies Request Government to Distinguish Between Real Money Games and Video Games
Over 40 notable Indian video game and e-sports companies have joined together to request the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Government of India to create a regulatory distinction between video games and real money gaming. The companies have signed a representation letter and are seeking an audience with Minister of State ...
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14 Ads From Gaming Firms Found Violating Advertising Standards During IPL: ASCI
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) screened 35 advertisements from the online real-money gaming industry that were broadcast during the first week of ongoing IPL tournament.
