Online gaming players in India dread that the industry might be seriously hit if the Center proposes a sweeping goods and services tax of 28% on it. As per Roland Landers, CEO of the All India Gaming Federation, this move could hamper the booming industry's upward trajectory and lead to ... Read More
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Jun2022
In the mid-2000s, gaming was not a big industry. Post pandemic, the gaming industry has witnessed a remarkable rise. Before, it was restricted to small gaming parlors, but today times have changed drastically. The gaming industry draws teens and adults alike. Having realized that gaming is something Indian parents still ... Read More
June 28, 2022Roland Landers
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Jun2022
The introduction of Web 3.0, or just Web3, is anticipated to have a significant effect on how we use the web. Gaming is one such field that produces the majority of the elements and applications of Web3.
The objective is to obscure the line between the virtual and real world by ... Read More
June 27, 2022Roland Landers
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Jun2022
Gaming has become a form of entertainment and also an interesting mode of relaxation throughout the country. Fantasy gaming are turning the zeal for sporting events into reality, with the popularity of fantasy gaming in India rising high in a recent couple of years.
The huge fan base and rising interest ... Read More
June 25, 2022Roland Landers
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Jun2022
Gaming has become a form of entertainment and also an interesting mode of relaxation throughout the country. Fantasy sports are turning the zeal for sporting events into reality, with the popularity of fantasy sports in India rising high in a recent couple of years.
The huge fan base and rising interest ... Read More
June 25, 2022Roland Landers
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Jun2022
PokerBaazi.com Is Celebrating Pride Month With Its “All Are Equal At The Table” Campaign
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In their initiative to promote inclusivity and the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, PokerBaazi.com, India's greatest online poker platform, has teamed up with globally renowned artist Jasjyot Singh Hans, known for his fine art praising magnificence in all colors, shapes, and sizes, to honor Pride month and release the "All ... Read More
June 24, 2022Roland Landers
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Jun2022
Despite the Supreme Court's backing of online games of skill, confusion still exists in regards to its status. It's time to unshackle this rising sector from the inclination that exists against it. The autonomy of misconstruing the socio-economic role of this sector is positively detrimental to its development potential.
Throughout recent ... Read More
June 24, 2022Roland Landers
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Jun2022
AIGF Urges Rajasthan To Bring Skill-Based Virtual Games Under Draft Online Gaming Bill
by Roland Landers /
The online skill gaming body AIGF has recommended the Rajasthan government to extend the scope of its draft law for virtual sports to bring various formats of online skill-based games like rummy and poker under the regulation.
The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), in response to the Rajasthan Virtual Online Sports ... Read More
June 23, 2022Roland Landers
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Jun2022
In a cash-based deal, online gaming platform WinZO has acquired a majority stake in Gurugram-based startup Upskillz Games.
With this acquisition, WinZO will add Upskillz's blockchain and Web3 contributions to its platform. Moreover, it will likewise add Upskillz's 1.3 million engaged user base to its platform.
Both the gaming startups will team ... Read More
June 22, 2022Roland Landers
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Nazara Technologies To Increase Stake In Absolute Sports, Invest In Brandscale Innovations
by Roland Landers /
Nazara Technologies, a Mumbai-based gaming startup, announced on Saturday (June 18) that it will invest INR 20.10 Cr in Absolute Sports Private Limited.
In an administrative filing, the startup said that its board approved the investment on Saturday, which will be done via secondary purchases of equity shares from Absolute promoter ... Read More
June 20, 2022Roland Landers