Indian online gaming companies and associations have appealed to the government to reconsider its recent GST decision on face value. The companies claimed that the decision has put the industry in a state of “significant distress” and that it could have “devastating implications” for them, including the closure of their ... Read More
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Jul2023
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Jul2023
HiScore is one of the most widely used Indian online gaming platforms, offering a wide variety of games, including Poker, Rummy, and Fantasy Sports. While it is already renowned for its Poker and Rummy offerings, HiScore is rapidly gaining traction in the Fantasy Sports segment. With a vast selection of ... Read More
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Jul2023
Zupee, an online gaming platform, has appointed comedian Kapil Sharma as its brand ambassador, as the company seeks to broaden its reach in the gaming sector. Previously, Zupee had entered into a celebrity partnership with actor Salman Khan.
The online gaming platform has also launched its campaign “India ka Apna Game”, ... Read More
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Jun2023
Gaming-focused venture capital firm Lumikai launches a $50M gaming, interactive media fund for gaming companies which includes Krafton (BGMI developer), Nazara Tech, Take-Two Interactive, Jon Vlasopulos (CEO of Napster) and Supercell.
According to Invest India, a national investment promotion agency, India's pay-to-earn industry has raised a whopping $2.8 trillion from both ... Read More
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Jun2023
India's gig economy has been hit hard by the economic slowdown and cost cuts, especially in the e-commerce sector. But with the rise of online gaming, new opportunities have opened up for these affected professionals. WinZO, India's top vernacular gaming platform, is responsible for creating over 1 lakh jobs in ... Read More
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May2023
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and IT has introduced new rules to safeguard online gamers from dangerous content through a self-regulation model, overseen by SROs.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued new guidelines to protect online gamers from dangerous content. For the internet pay-to-earn sector, a self-regulation ... Read More
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May2023
The government will establish three self-regulatory organisations (SROs) to licence games that correspond to the country's operating requirements, according to Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology.
The Indian government enacted regulations to regulate the online pay-to-earn industry, prohibiting pay-to-win games involving actual money. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of ... Read More
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May2023
Poker is one of the most popular skill-based sports in India. It has been gaining popularity in the country since the beginning of the 21st century. Nowadays, it has become a serious profession. Players can use their brain power to ace their way to the top. Poker is becoming more ... Read More
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May2023
Online fantasy sports have been gaining popularity in recent times with millions of players participating in various online fantasy sports games and tournaments in India. Now with the advent of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), new companies are entering the market to improve their players’ gaming experience.
NFTS is a type of digital ... Read More
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May2023
India's top legal expert, Dr Kislay Panday, has approved the new IT regulations for online gaming. He says they'll help the industry grow and create a more structured online gaming business through self-regulated organizations. He also says the new rules will encourage fair play and make the gaming experience better, ... Read More