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Are The Stakes Too High: Implications Of Bringing Online Real-Money Gaming Companies Under The Prevention Of Money Laundering Act, 2002

In January 2025, the Enforcement Directorate undertook an investigation into Fairplay1 (a betting application illegally streaming Indian Premier League cricket) and four other firms...

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

The State 'Reasonably' Controls The Apps: Madras HC Upholds Real Money Gaming Restriction

The authors, in their previous article, "From Tables to Apps: How Poker and Rummy Still Navigate as Skill-Based Games and the Road Ahead", whilst examining the evolving legal landscape...

India Media & IT

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AZB & Partners

Tech Law Bytes – June 2025

In light of the growing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) systems in the securities market, the Securities Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") constituted a working group...

India Technology

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DSK Legal

Esports vs Online Gaming: Why The Distinction Matters Under Indian Law?

Esports in India experienced remarkable growth, primarily driven by the rise of professional players, expanding audiences, frequent tournaments, and substantial investments.

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

General Newsletter - July 2025

India Commercial

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DSK Legal

Game, Set And Match Monthly – June 2025

India Media & IT

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DSK Legal

Madras High Court Allows The State Government To Restrict And Regulate Gamers

India Media & IT

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Fantasy Sports: Gaming Or Gambling?

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

Game, Set And Match Monthly – May 2025

India Media & IT

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DSK Legal

Taxing Online Games In India: A Legal And Fiscal Crossroads

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

ASCI Partners With Online Gaming Industry To Combat Illegal Offshore Betting Advertisements

India Media & IT

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Pioneer Legal

Game, Set And Match Monthly – April 2025

India Media & IT

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DSK Legal

Console To Courtroom: Decoding India's Safeguarding Of Video Game Characters

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

Reimagining Legal Boundaries: Can ESports Be Considered Sport?

India Media & IT

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GameChanger Law Advisors

12 Derivatives, Disclosures & Digital Consent: This Week's Regulatory Round-Up (June 21, 2025) (Podcast)

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AK & Partners

GST On Pens, Papers & Stationery Items: Rates & HSN Codes

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Vakilsearch

US Tariff Reforms 2025 And Their Legal Implications On Indian Businesses: A Corporate Law Perspective

India International

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Khurana and Khurana

Oral Family Settlements & The Registration Requirement In Property Disputes

India Litigation

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Vaish Associates Advocates

Eway Bill Limit 2025: State-Wise List & Thresholds

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Vakilsearch

India – Legal Landscape For Gaming Industry

The Indian courts have used the "dominant factor test" or "predominant test" to determine whether skill or chance plays a predominant part in determining the result of the game.

India Media & IT

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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys

General Newsletter, April 2025

ON MARCH 3, 2025, THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA ("SEBI") VIDE CIRCULAR NO. SEBI/LADNRO/GN/2025/233 INTRODUCED THE SEBI...

India Litigation

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DSK Legal

Mumbai Notebook - What Are The Top Priorities For Advertising SROs?

At the International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation annual meeting in Mumbai last week, ICAS Director Sibylle Stanciu-Loeckx presented the results of a survey conducted among ICAS members.

India Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

HSA | Corporate & Commercial Monthly Newsletter | March 2025

In our previous article, we analysed and discussed the Madras High Court judgment in All India Gaming Federation v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors, whereby the Court partly upheld the constitutional validity.

India Media & IT

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HSA Advocates

Children & Persons With Disabilities: Key Implications Of The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025

India Media & IT

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Ikigai Law

Copyright In The Gaming Industry: Protecting Game Developers' Rights

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Khurana and Khurana

Skill Over Chance In The Legal Spotlight – Why Poker And Rummy Aren't Gambling, Says Allahabad HC

India Media & IT

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Online Real Money Games: A Primer On Tamil Nadu's 2025 Online Gaming Regulations

India Media & IT

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Anhad Law

HSA | Corporate & Commercial Monthly Newsletter | February 2025

India Commercial

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HSA Advocates

CCPA Advisory: A Call To Action Against Illegal Betting And Gambling Advertisements

India Media & IT

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IndiaLaw LLP

Anti Money Laundering And Advertising Landscape For Online Gaming In India

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Fantasy Sports In India: Skill vs. Chance

India Media & IT

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Leveling Up: The Role Of Intellectual Property Rights In Gaming

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Accures Legal

Intermediary Guidelines Vs. Online Gaming

India Media & IT

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Anti Money Laundering And Advertising Landscape For Online Gaming In India

The Indian Gaming law regulations are fairly new and constantly evolving and are governed by numerous legislations in the country.

India Media & IT

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Fantasy Sports In India: Skill vs. Chance

Sports have played an integral part in the development and well-being of mankind. Traditionally, sports are considered as games which are based on application of physical strength and skill. From

India Media & IT

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Leveling Up: The Role Of Intellectual Property Rights In Gaming

Gaming Industry in India is booming, with an estimated increase in revenue to $9.2 billion by 2028-29...

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Accures Legal

Intermediary Guidelines Vs. Online Gaming

The Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules of 2021, published by the Indian government, have significant implications for the online gaming and gambling industry.

India Media & IT

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Constitutionality And Future Of E-Sports In India

India Media & IT

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Unpacking Google's Play Store Policies: Is The Tech Giant Stifling Competition In Real Money Gaming?

The CCI addressed allegations brought by Winzo Games Private Limited (Winzo) against Google LLC (Google), accusing the tech giant of abusing its dominance...

India Anti-trust

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IndiaLaw LLP

SEBI Cracks Down On Unauthorised Gaming And Trading Platforms

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued an advisory on 4 November 2024 (2024 Press Release), cautioning investors against undertaking...

India Commercial

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

The Future Of Gaming: Trends, AI Advancements, And The Imperative Regulation

The gaming industry is undergoing a groundbreaking transformation, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and a range of emerging technologies.

Worldwide Media & IT

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Aumirah

The Legal Cloud Over India's Fantasy Sports Industry

In recent years, India has experienced a significant growth in its online gaming industry, particularly various skill-based games involving usage of real money.

India Media & IT

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Ahlawat & Associates

Navigating Compliance Under The DPDP Act In The Online Gaming Sector In India

India Media & IT

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Hammurabi & Solomon

Online Gaming: Skill v. Chance, And The Hypocrisy Of It!

India Media & IT

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Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India

The Regulatory Landscape Of 'Online Gaming' In India

India Media & IT

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Metalegal Advocates

Regulating Stock Fantasy Gaming: SEBI's New Norms On Sharing Real-Time Price Data With Third Parties

India Media & IT

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Promotion Of Online Gambling Via Social Media To Attract Legal Action In TN

India Media & IT

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Naik Naik & Company

A Round-Up Of Media, Entertainment & Gaming Industries' Legal Updates

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Nintendo Content Sharing Guidelines

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Naik Naik & Company

Prohibition Of Celebrity Endorsement Of Illegal Activities

India Media & IT

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JSA

The Recap A Round-Up Of Media, Entertainment & Gaming Industries' Legal Updates

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Spin, Win, & Sin? Enter Level 1: The Legal Landscape Of Loot Boxes In India Under Gambling Law

India Media & IT

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Saikrishna & Associates

Regulating The Digital Playground: Tamil Nadu's Response To Online Gaming Challenges

India Media & IT

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Naik Naik & Company

Navigating The Legal Landscape Of E-Sports & Ip

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

The Recap A Round-Up Of Media, Entertainment & Gaming Industries' Legal Updates

India Media & IT

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CMS INDUSLAW

Analysing Fantasy Stock Gaming Regime From SEBI's Lens

India Media & IT

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Evolving Tax Landscape For Online Gaming

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CMS INDUSLAW

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