Though the legal status of online fantasy sport gaming remains unclear, it has reached great heights with IPL and the on-going World Cup – becoming a $1 billion market
In India, sports betting is deemed illegal and lottery is a regulated business under state control; whereas, in countries like UK, ... Read More
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Jun2019
01
Jun2019
Online poker operators in the Indian capital will breathe a sigh of relief as the Delhi High Court ruled against a recent petition filed by Avinash Mehrotra. The activist had filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition with the High Court asking them to ban online poker and online casinos ... Read More
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May2019
A division bench of the Delhi High Court on May 29 declined the interim blocking of poker, online gambling and betting websites in the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a chartered accountant and social activist Avinash Mehrotra on May 21.
The division bench comprising of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice Brijesh Sethi refused to ... Read More
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Apr2019
In a recent development, PokerBaazi, one of India’s most trusted Poker brands has come on board as an All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) Member. This further establishes AIGF’s cause of assembling credible and responsible stakeholders from the Skill Gaming industry to create an open and transparent environment for all concerned ... Read More
15
Apr2019
PRESS RELEASE : With the phenomenal rise of Skill Gaming in India and many ventures in this space coming to fore, things about to get bigger and better for all stakeholders concerned. In the wake of these developments, Mobile Premier League (MPL), an innovative skill-based competitive E-sports platform has entered ... Read More
26
Mar2019
Mumbai: Ahead of finalizing their party manifestos, the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) a not-for-profit Industry body that focuses on policy advocacy, research and forum for discussion among various stakeholders associated with the online gaming industry approached members of the BJP & Indian National Congress (INC) manifesto committees to request inclusion ... Read More
02
Feb2019
One of the most open secrets in our country is that people gamble on sports, even though it is illegal. Gamblers and bookies in turn try to improve the odds in their favour by persuading players to “throw” games by under-performing. This is corroding, if not destroying, sports in our ... Read More
24
Jan2019
The year 2018 will be remembered by Virat Kohli for a long time. On Tuesday he created history by becoming the first player to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year. The awards don’t just stop at that, ViratKohli also becomes the first cricketer ever ... Read More
30
Dec2018
Introduction of the Sports (Online Gaming and Prevention of Fraud) Bill 2018 in the Lok Sabha is a step to maintain integrity in sports, said All India Gaming Federation (AIGF).
On Friday, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor introduced a bill, seeking setting up of an effective regime to maintain the integrity of ... Read More
06
Nov2018
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli enjoys massive popularity across the nation for his astounding achievements on the cricket pitch. He is arguably one of the best batsmen ever to have played the game and has been remarkable as a captain for India. As he celebrated his 30th birthday on ... Read More