Tag Archives: India
India – Industry rocked by massive tax increase
India’s Goods and Services Tax Council has announced a new 28 per cent revenue tax on the country’s land-based and online gambling industry. The real-money games tax has caused land-based firms in India to experience dramatic falls in stock prices as markets reacted to the news, especially as the tax will be imposed upon players…
India – Indian government publishes new online gaming lawsÂ
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released draft amendments to the IT intermediary rules 2021, pertaining to Online Gaming for public consultations. The draft has been prepared to ensure that online games should be offered in conformity with Indian laws and that the users of such games be safeguarded against potential harm. Last week,on…
India – Politician pushes for casinos in coastal region of Maharashtra
A politician in India is hoping to bring casino gaming to the coastal region of Maharashtra, north of Goa, in a move that he says will boost tourism to the region. Manoj Chavan, general secretary of the right-wing Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) said: “The revenue of our state will undoubtedly rise in a positive way…
India – Merkur Gaming India celebrates 10-year anniversary
Merkur Gaming India has celebrated the company’s ten-year anniversary in New-Delhi. Whether game designers, graphic artists, programmers, animation artists, sound experts or game testers – at Merkur Gaming India Private Limited, highly skilled game development staff work together to create slot games and online games for the international market. Dr Werner Schroer, Management Board Member,…
India – INDIBET integrates ParlayBay game portfolio
ParlayBay has signed a content delivery agreement with operator INDIBET, marking the provider’s debut in the Indian market. The deal sees ParlayBay’s entire game portfolio become available to players at INDIBET.com, including STREAK, BOSS, GEKKO, CUT and RUSH. The ongoing partnership will also encompass the debut of Parlaybay’ range of cricket games, with kabaddi titles…
India – XB Net gains Indian market foothold
XB Net has penned a digital distribution rights deal with established Indian platform, NorthAlley, covering the provider’s live pictures and local pool-wagering services from a network of tracks in Australia and North America. The deal equips NorthAlley with a flexible programming schedule, supported by a steady stream of rapid-cycling wagering opportunities. NorthAlley is the Totalizator…
India – Delta Corp asks for licence fee waiver as losses mount
Delta Corp has asked the Government of Goa for a waiver/reduction/proportionate payment mechanism for casino licence fees for the period of shut down. The operator said: “Due to the pandemic situation, the stress on the operations and the representations made, the management is hopeful that the Government of Goa may consider its request, favourably. In…
India – Delta Corp, gets approval for Pernem resort casino
Goa’s Investment Promotion Board has given its seal of approval for Delta Corp. to proceed with plans to develop a new integrated resort casino in Pernem in North Goa as it moves its floating casino empire onto dry land. The casino resort will include hotels, a convention centre, multiplex cinema, retail, electronic gaming, a water…
India – Delta Corp able to reopen casino in Sikkim
India-based Delta Corp has been given the green light to reopen its casino in Sikkim in north east India although its Goa casinos will remain shut for the time being. Delta Corp’s Dilip Vaidya said: “The Government of Sikkim has allowed reopening of the casinos in the State subject to the safety norms being followed….
