Online Gaming
Court Rejects Petition Questioning Pagcor’s Rules Governing Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators
MANILA, Philippines (March 8, 2024) — The Supreme Court has rejected a petition challenging the validity of the Philippine government’s rules on Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos)...
Uttar Pradesh Passes Bill Implementing 28% GST for Online Gaming, Casinos and Horse Racing
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (December 1, 2023) — Uttar Pradesh (UP) state assembly on Wednesday, November 29 passed the bill imposing 28% GST on full face value for online gaming (real money),...
The Collaboration Between the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB) and Gamble Alert is a Positive Initiative Aimed at Promoting Responsible Gambling Practices
NIGERIA (December 2023) — It’s encouraging to learn from local media reports that gaming operators in Ibadan, Oyo State, are taking proactive steps to address the issue of gambling addi...
Inter-Ministerial Panel Has Been Established to Review and Strengthen Regulations Related to the Online Gaming Sector
It is learnt that the fresh attempt is being led by the Union Home Ministry, with an inter-ministerial panel being formed to formulate tighter rules. New Delhi, India (November 25, 2023) — Ac...
Bihar State Government Tables Bill in Assembly to Replace Ordinance on 28% GST on e-Gaming
INDIA (November 8, 2023) — The Government of Bihar, on Monday tabled an amendment bill in the assembly to replace an ordinance to facilitate the imposition of 28 per cent GST on online gaming...
DILG Secretary Vows Strict Action on Illegal Online Lottery Operators
MANILA, Philippines (October 25, 2023) –According to local media reports the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. has committed su...
PNP, PCSO Join Forces vs. Illegal Online Lotteries
MANILA (October 25, 2023) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will assist the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) in the campaign against illegal online lotteries, as ordered by Depa...
Ministry Urges Meta to Expedite Removal of Online Gambling Content
Ministry urges Meta to expedite removal of online gambling content BADUNG, Bali (October 15, 2023) – The Ministry of Communication and Informatics urged the management of Meta in Indonesia to...
ASA Upholds Complaints Against Mobile App Game Operator Hutch Games or Failing to Disclose Presence of Loot Boxes
UNITED KINGDOM (October 5, 2023) — The UK Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against Hutch Games Ltd, a mobile app game operator, for misleading app store listings tha...
Hommerson Online Awarded Dutch Licence with Finnplay Platform
(October 4, 2023) – Hommerson Online has received the Dutch licence for its upcoming online business. The 125 year old brand has a well-respected reputation and long history in the entertainm...
Consultation on Proposals for a Maximum Stake Limit for Online Slots Games: Impact Assessment Extended by 2 Weeks
UK (September 26, 2023) — The following correction has been made: In Chapter 5 of the original consultation document, it was mistakenly reported that according to the Public Health England Ga...
Cabinet Sanctions Amendments For Introducing 28% GST On Online Gaming
INDIA (August 25, 2023) Background Pursuant to the recommendation of the 50th GST Council Meeting held on July 11, 2023 concerning the imposition of consistent 28% GST rate on all actionable claims...
An Online Gambling Business Has Had Its Licences to Operate in Great Britain Suspended
Suspension of licence – In Touch Games Limited BIRMINGHAM, U.K. (September 1, 2023) — The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licences of In Touch Games Limited (operating licen...
July 2023 Unveils Unprecedented Revenue Surge in New Jersey’s Thriving Online Gaming Scene
TLANTIC CITY, N.J., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In a heartening homage to the Garden State’s unwavering devotion to online casino gaming, Oddsseeker.com reports that July 2023 ha...
NJGCA Expresses Concern with the New Jersey Lottery’s Decision to Sell Tickets Online
New Jersey (August 18, 2023) — The New Jersey Lottery’s decision to sell lottery tickets online directly to customers through its website and mobile app has sparked concerns from the Ne...
State AGs Tackle New Challenges In Face Of Unprecedented Gaming Growth
USA (August 9, 2023) — In conjunction with the Eastern Region of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) hosted two panels on August 1, 2023 ...
Cabinet Okays Bill to Bring Clarity on 28% GST Rate for Online Gaming, Casinos, Horse Racing
Path cleared for introduction of bill in current session of Parliament New Delhi, India (August 9, 2023) — According to a local media outlet the Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a bill to a...
Gaming Companies Will Need to Put in Place Interim Measures Until the Courts Reach a Decision on the Tax Rates and Value
INDIA (July 25, 2023) — It appears that the online gaming sector will certainly go through a disruption and the gaming platforms will have to modify their business models and look at avenues ...
GST Council may Propose Block on Gaming Services that Flout Tax Laws
New Delhi, India (July 31, 20023) — On Wednesday, the Council will consider necessary changes in laws to enforce its July 11 decisions, The HindustanTimes reported the second official said. T...
Glitnor Group to Acquire a 37.5% Share in PlayStar
Rapidly-expanding iGaming business group joins forces with up-and-coming New Jersey-licensed online casino brand in a major step towards realising its lofty U.S. ambitions Malta, 24th July 2023: Gl...
Milestone for Further Growth: ZEAL Launches Online Games in Germany
German licence for virtual slot games expands business model and revenue base of ZEAL Continuous expansion to up to 200 games planned by the end of the year Hamburg, 23 June 2023. ZEAL has now laun...
