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India brings online gaming rules into force, classifying money games as prohibited

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India’s Regulation of Online Gambling Rules 2026 took effect on 1 May 2026, establishing a framework to classify online money games, e-sports and social games, according to the report. The rules prohibit online money games and require classification decisions within 90 days of a complete application or notice. The Online Gaming Authority of India will oversee the framework.

Operators must assess whether their games fall within the prohibited money-game category or permitted classifications.

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Malta brings revised gaming tax and VAT rules into force on 1 October

Malta’s revised VAT and gaming-tax rules take effect on 1 October 2026 under Legal Notices 84 and 86, according to the report. The changes clarify VAT treatment for some sports-betting and casino services, allow eligible input-cost recovery where applicable, and combine gaming tax with the levy on gaming devices. September reporting remains under the old rules and is due by 20 October; October returns use the updated portal and are due by 20 November.

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