India’s Supreme Court rejects 10 reviews of state online gaming bans
The decision leaves state prohibitions on stake-based online games in place, including games classified as skill-based.
The decision leaves state prohibitions on stake-based online games in place, including games classified as skill-based.
The ruling sets a precedent for how goods and services tax applies to online operators in India, affecting their liabilities.
Operators must assess whether their game formats fall within the real-money gaming prohibition while the constitutional challenge remains unresolved.
Delta Corp’s electronic gaming application faces Supreme Court proceedings after the Bombay High Court rejected its licensing request.
Final hearings will test a law banning all online real-money games regardless of skill or chance.