Sequoia Capital-funded Mobile Premier League (MPL) was among the initial, not many gaming startups that started hindering access to users in Karnataka on Wednesday following a restriction on online gaming.
The law, which became effective late on Tuesday, boycotts online games including wagering and betting, and "any act or gambling money, ... Read More
Tag: ‘Casual Gaming’ Industry
07
Oct2021
The Karnataka government's notification restricting all skill games that include entry fees has left the industry confused and frustrated as it has come surprisingly close to the state home minister saying that the state will execute the principles in around two months.
Prior, the Home Minister of Karnataka had said ... Read More
October 7, 2021Roland Landers
07
Oct2021
The gaming industry, reeling under the prohibition on money-based online gaming in Karnataka that has happened for the current week, is set to take a lawful response to challenge the move.
Associations like the All India Gaming Federation and The Online Rummy Federation are at present assessing legal challenges including ... Read More
October 7, 2021Roland Landers
07
Oct2021
Uncertainty poses a potential threat over e-gaming platforms in Karnataka with the State government announcing the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill on October 5. The legislation boycotts online betting and gambling and diminishes online gaming.
Online gaming in India is divided into various sections, including fantasy sports, esports, casual games, and real ... Read More
October 7, 2021Roland Landers
07
Oct2021
Karnataka has become the latest state to impede fantasy sports and skill-based gaming after the law came into effect on Tuesday.
Revealed first by Reuters, the law boycotts online games including wagering and betting and "any act or gambling money, or in any case on the unknown consequence of an event ... Read More
October 7, 2021Roland Landers
07
Oct2021
All India Gaming Federation Dubs Karnataka Restrictions On Online Gambling As Regressive
by Roland Landers /
The Government of Karnataka tabled the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill, 1963, in the Legislative Assembly on September 17, and the equivalent was passed by the assembly on September 21. The bill tries to restrict gambling in the state, including curtailing online gambling, with the most extreme detainment of three years ... Read More
October 7, 2021Roland Landers
06
Oct2021
The apex online skill gaming industry body, All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) praises the tasks of the Cyberabad Police that busted an illegal cricket betting racket in Hyderabad.
Speaking on the same, Mr. Roland Landers, CEO, All India Gaming Federation states, "AIGF has consistently been at the front line of ... Read More
October 6, 2021Roland Landers
04
Oct2021
AIGF is the online skill gaming Industry and knowledge accessory to driving corporates similarly to advising firms that track this rising sector. AIGF's Skill Games Charter centers around self-regulating all games of skill played online in pay-to-play formats, which is essential to stay aware of selective necessities of inclination and ... Read More
October 4, 2021Neha Sharma
04
Oct2021
The All India Gaming Federation is the oldest not-for-profit organization and only apex Industry body whose skill game charter includes all online skill gaming in India, including Fantasy Sports, Online Poker, Rummy, Casual Gaming, E-games & Virtual gaming.
AIGF’s objective has always been to create awareness among the relevant stakeholders, about ... Read More
October 4, 2021Neha Sharma
04
Oct2021
Karnataka’s Proposed Online Gaming Ban A Setback To The Gaming Industry, Experts Say
by Roland Landers /
Last week, Karnataka proposed a ban on online games including wagering and betting, emphasizing "any act of risking money, or in any case on the unknown consequence of an occasion including a game of skill". The state government said the bill will assist with keeping youth from rural areas from ... Read More
October 4, 2021Roland Landers