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Highlights: Madras HC's Judgment on TN's Online 'Gambling' Ban

Last month, the Madras High Court once again struck down the Tamil Nadu government's attempts to ban online skill games (non-gambling games) under a larger ban on online gambling. Chief Justice Sanjay V. Gangpurwala and Justice P.D. Audikesavalu held that the state government had the power to regulate skill games, and banning them exceeded its…

Law ・ 04 December 2023

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Are Online Casino Apps Legal in India?

Online casino apps are a popular way of enjoying various casino games on mobile devices, such as slots, roulette, blackjack, poker, and baccarat. Online casino apps can provide fun, convenience, and lucrative opportunities for players who love gambling. However, in India, the legal situation of online casino apps is not clear-cut, as it depends on…

Law ・ 14 October 2023

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Madras HC questions why Tamil Nadu can't ban online gambling

Last week, a Madras High Court bench questioned why Tamil Nadu's competence to ban online gambling was being doubted, given that states have the constitutional jurisdiction to regulate'betting and gambling', reported Times of India. Chief Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala and Justice P.D. Audikesavulu were hearing the online real money gaming…

Law ・ 24 July 2023

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ERGO Analysing Development Impacting Business: Tamil Nadu Bans Online Gambling

1.1 The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill 2022 (Bill) received the assent of the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Mr R N Ravi, on 7 April 2023. Pursuant to the Madras High Court striking down the Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act 20211, the Tamil Nadu government constituted a fivemember committee…

Law ・ 24 April 2023

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Online gambling can earn you a jail term in Tamil Nadu, but what's next?

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu has banned online gambling, rekindling a campaign against gaming firms in India that has raged for over a year-and-a-half. The move came just three days after the Centre included gaming firms under its intermediary rules. Mint explains the controversy: What just happened in Tamil Nadu? After much back-and-forth (even within…

Law ・ 13 April 2023

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tamil nadu: Tamil Nadu governor gives assent to bill banning online gambling

Governor RN Ravi on Monday approved a long-pending Bill to ban online gambling, which includes online rummy and poker with stakes in the State. The legislation, called the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill, also seeks to regulate online gaming including fantasy sports which may now need vetting by a…

Law ・ 11 April 2023

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TN Gov Assents to Law Banning Online Gambling and Games of Chance

After a very long wait for the state government, Tamil Nadu's Governor R.N. Ravi finally granted his assent to the state's law banning online gambling and games of chance yesterday, The Hindu reported. Ravi's stamp of approval came after the state assembly passed a resolution against him earlier in the day. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin…

Industry ・ 12 April 2023

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E-Gaming Federation announces to challenge Tamil Nadu regulation to ban online gaming

E-gaming Federation will challenge a regulation issued by the Tamil Nadu government to ban online gaming as it categorizes rummy and poker as games of chance, the industry association said on Wednesday. E-gaming Federation (EGF), whose members include Games24x7, MPL and Junglee Games, cited a Supreme Court ruling that, according to the industry…

Industry ・ 02 February 2023

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Why online casinos, gambling, and betting are being banned in TN

The real-money gaming industry in India has been in the news over the past few months. The sector was brought into the limelight recently after the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, on September 26, approved an ordinance banning all forms of online skill games within the state. On October 8, the State Governor, RN Ravi, signed and approved the ordinance. On…

Law ・ 01 December 2022

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Is online gaming with real money legal or illegal in India?

The online gaming industry in India is a strange beast. On the one hand, it is one of the country's fastest-growing sectors; on the other hand, real money games involving money are banned in most Indian states. Despite the legal ambiguity surrounding the industry, a KPMG report predicted that online gaming would reach 29000 Crores in revenue by…

Law ・ 01 December 2022

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What Does India's Law Say About Online Gaming and Online Gambling?

On 16 November, the Madras High Court withdrew a batch of petitions challenging a Tamil Nadu state ordinance that bans online gaming and online gambling, after the state government said that the ordinance had not come into effect yet. Even as this happens, a central government-appointed task force has recommended a new nationwide legislation to…

Industry ・ 17 November 2022

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Online Gambling Games Ban: Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Bill To Ban Online Gambling Platforms, Including Rummy and Poker

Agency News ANI |Oct 19, 2022 05:02 PM IST Chennai, October 19: Tamil Nadu Law Minister S Regupathy on Wednesday introduced a bill in the state assembly to ban online gambling games. As per the reports, the Bill has been introduced for banning online gambling platforms including Rummy and Poker. The Tamil Nadu government in March had stated that…

Games ・ 19 October 2022

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Tamil Nadu Assembly passes bill to ban online gambling games

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 19 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Law Minister S Regupathy on Wednesday introduced a bill in the state assembly to ban online gambling games. As per the reports, the Bill has been introduced for banning online gambling platforms including Rummy and Poker. The Tamil Nadu government in March had stated that they were…

Games ・ 19 October 2022

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Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Regulation Ordinance

We bring you the latest chapter in the ongoing struggle around regulating online gaming and'Real Money Gaming' in India. In 2021, you will remember, the state of Tamil Nadu (" TN ") had passed a law prohibiting all forms of online gaming, including games of skill. This ban was struck down by the Tamil Nadu state high court (" HC "). While the HC…

Law ・ 08 November 2022

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Tamil Nadu gambling law: Online rummy, poker firms block users from playing real money games

October 10, 2022 / 04:52 PM IST Online rummy and poker platforms such as Adda52, RummyCircle, Junglee Rummy, and PokerBaazi have started blocking access to people in Tamil Nadu after the state governor approved an ordinance on October 10 to ban online gambling. Puneet Singh, co-founder and COO of Baazi Games, which runs the online poker platform…

Rummy Games ・ 10 October 2022

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Legal Situation Of Online Betting In India: What You Should Know

India has one of the growing markets for online casinos and sports betting. Each year, millions of Indians would place bets on sports. MyBetting India reported last year that over 370 million locals would place bets on major sports events like the Indian Premier League. With that number, are these people participating in legal online betting in…

Law ・ 04 June 2022

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All India Gaming Federation are in conflict with Tamil Nadu over gambling debacle

India is at a crossroads when it comes to online skill gaming throughout the country. And the result of an ongoing appeal by the state of Tamil Nadu to the Indian Supreme Court, could change the gambling landscape in India forever. The All India Gaming Federation (AIFG) and several major gaming platforms have banded together to implore restrictive…

Law ・ 10 March 2022

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India high court strikes down law banning online gaming

The Karnataka High Court Monday struck down provisions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021 that prohibited and criminalised online gambling and offering and playing skill games, including online, by risking money or otherwise. The Karnataka Assembly passed legislation in September to amend the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, rendering all…

Law ・ 15 February 2022

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Tamil Nadu Bans Online Gambling Amid Suicide Cases

Tamil Nadu, an Indian state at the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent, has taken a stance against online gambling and is moving toward banning it locally. The news was announced by Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin in the State Assembly. Stalin gave further insights into the state's decision. He explained that the previous…

Incidents ・ 07 January 2022

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Indian Gaming Body, Operators Appeal Online Gambling Ban in Karnataka

Just days after Karnataka banned online gambling in the state, affected stakeholders have appealed the decision in the court hoping to revoke the ban. The All India Gaming Federation, a self-regulating gaming body, along with three other gaming operators, has filed a writ petition in the state's High Court challenging the legality of the amended…

Poker ・ 12 October 2021

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Madras HC Repeals Recent TN Act Banning Online Games for Money

Madras HC Repeals Recent TN Act Banning Online Games for Money - Judges in Chennai declared the law invalid as it was against a previous Constitutional ruling. Online gaming companies had challenged the bill prohibiting some of the nation's favourite games, as confirmed by a recent study into the profile of the average desi player. Media reports in…

Law ・ 25 August 2021

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Tamil Nadu ‘excessive’ online gambling law struck down-what does it mean for India’s gaming industry?

The Tamil Nadu government's recently enacted law that bans online betting games like rummy and poker has been declared as invalid. A few weeks ago, the Madras High Court struck down the Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021, on grounds that it does not follow the national Public Gaming Act, 1867. The first bench of Chief Justice…

Law ・ 25 August 2021

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Indian states lining up to ban online gambling

India's southern-most state of Tamil Nadu has promulgated an ordinance to ban online gambling, including poker and rummy, in response to recent reports of citizens committing suicide due to gambling losses. As reported by Indian gaming news site GLaws, Tamil Nadu becomes the third state to ban online gambling in recent months after Andhra Pradesh…

Law ・ 19 January 2021