Spartan Poker announces the 14th edition of the India Online Poker Championship (IOPC) on 19th January 2023 with a 43 crore prize pool. This edition of IOPC will be hosted on Spartan Poker, BlitzPoker, PokerHigh, PokerDaddy and Myteam11. India Online Poker Championship (IOPC) is an 18-day contest kicking off on 19th January 2023 …
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With the Indian government’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) weighing on the proposed amendments to the IT Rules 2021 in relation to online gaming, the Indian Video Games Industry has requested a regulatory distinction between video games and real money games. It has also seeked a stakeholder meeting …
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Led by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, MeitY held a very meaningful & successful consultation with children, parents, teachers, esports athletes, gamers, and safety and trust organizations on the proposed amendments to the IT Rules 2021 in relation to online gaming on …
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On 2nd January 2023, the government of India proposed a self-regulatory mechanism, including the mandatory verification of players and physical Indian addresses for online gaming companies, as per the draft online gaming rules. Now, online gaming companies will come under the new IT rules that were issued back in 2021 …
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The entire Indian gaming industry is at a pivotal point now. The government of India has finally made the crucial distinction between esports and online gaming. This is a welcome move by the government as it will not only offer much-needed clarity, but it will also allow the two sectors …
Read More »Indian law firm specialising in taxation, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (LKS), in a detailed whitepaper has showcased international best practices in GST for online gaming. According to the report, most countries with a thriving online gaming industry follow a ‘Tax on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR)’ model. It also cites examples of …
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The gaming industry has been in rapid growth for the past few years. Even in the upcoming years, there is no stopping this industry. Some of the major developments that can be seen in the year 2023 are: Gaming on a Mobile Cloud Because games are executed on web servers …
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Esports fantasy platform FanClash recently unveiled its new identity through a disruptive marketing campaign. FanClash launched its new logo, new cyberpunk inspired mascot Ne.0N and a refreshed UI/website at a live event. The unveiling event also introduced FanClan, a team of influencers that FanClash has partnered with to create content …
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India should create a regulatory body to classify online games as based on skill or chance, introduce rules to block prohibited formats and take a stricter stance on online gambling, a government panel said in a report seen by new agency Reuters. The much-awaited report is seen as shaping the …
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“Games are not just a diversion, games make you feel!” – Sid Meir. This quote by ace Canadian game designer and programmer, Sid Meir aptly encapsulates why playing games has become the universal addiction of our times, replacing reading or listening to music as a pastime of choice for millions. …
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