16 OctRegulation
India lowers three companies’ principal GST demands by 75%
The reduction lowers the principal GST demands facing the three gaming companies.
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October 2026
9 OctRegulation
India brings online gaming framework into force, prohibiting real-money games
Operators must assess whether their game formats fall within the real-money gaming prohibition while the constitutional challenge remains unresolved.
8 OctRegulation
Blask links India’s offshore gambling activity to risks following Brazil’s betting ban
Blask’s research highlights continued offshore gambling website use after India’s ban as an emerging risk for Brazil.
September 2026
9 SepRegulation
CCI ends Google gaming antitrust investigation after India bans online money games
The closure ends scrutiny of Google's app distribution policies in this case because India's prohibition prevents CCI from granting WinZO's requested remedy.
9 SepRegulation
CCI closes Google gaming antitrust investigation in India following online money games ban
According to the report, the CCI’s decision leaves WinZO without the relief it sought over Google’s real-money gaming policies.
4 SepEnforcement & compliance
DGGI identifies INR700bn in illegal betting and gaming transactions in India
Proposed website recording and bank account disclosures remain under consultation, leaving compliance responsibilities and government revenue losses unresolved.
2 SepRegulation
India’s Supreme Court issues notices over Delta Corp’s Daman gaming licence challenge
Delta Corp’s electronic gaming application faces Supreme Court proceedings after the Bombay High Court rejected its licensing request.
August 2026
22 AugTenders & awards
Himachal Pradesh invites bids for sole lottery selling agent
Prospective lottery agents face escalating annual fees and minimum guaranteed revenue payments for distribution covering paper and online tickets.
17 AugDeals & M&A
Macquarie reiterates DraftKings Outperform rating after second-quarter results
Beynon’s assessment gives investors a view of DraftKings’ prediction market growth alongside its core business performance.
7 AugRegulation
India Supreme Court agrees to hear final online gaming ban arguments
The hearings will consider challenges to a ban covering both skill-based and chance-based real-money games.
5 AugRegulation
India Supreme Court advances online real-money gaming ban challenge
The hearings will examine challenges to the scope of India’s online gaming ban.
July 2026
30 JulRegulation
India requires esports assessment and registration before launch
Providers must secure registration before offering online games under the esports classification.
28 JulRegulation
Goa casino regulations face likely delay until 2027
The reported delay postpones implementation of Goa’s revised casino framework.
23 JulRegulation
Delta Corp seeks reversal of Daman slots ruling
The challenge seeks permission for slots at Delta Corp’s Daman property.
19 JulRegulation
Goa restricts casino entry and adds interest on overdue licence fees
Casino operators face an age-entry restriction and additional costs for overdue licence payments.
Recent developments
Enforcement & compliance
- DGGI identifies INR700bn in illegal betting and gaming transactions in India
Proposed website recording and bank account disclosures remain under consultation, leaving compliance responsibilities and government revenue losses unresolved.
Deals
- Macquarie reiterates DraftKings Outperform rating after second-quarter results
Beynon’s assessment gives investors a view of DraftKings’ prediction market growth alongside its core business performance.
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