India’s Online Money-Games Ban is being challenged in the Supreme Court. Here’s what the ruling could mean for players and operators in 2026. It has not been the greatest end to 2025 for Indians who enjoy online gambling, and it's been an even worse time for the [...]
India’s Supreme Court delays iGaming case until January, leaving millions in the country unsure about the legality of the sites they play on. India's highest court has postponed the constitutional challenge to the nationwide gaming ban until late January, leaving operators and players stuck in regulatory uncertainty. [...]
Fines replace jail terms in Odisha, following the update of older laws. Minimum fines are now 500x larger than previously. Gambling laws have been on the agenda in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. As one of many sweeping changes to current legislation, anyone convicted of breaking [...]
Offshore gambling sites are thriving as the UK faces 50% tax threats, Australia offers no licensing path, and India's ban pushes $100bn to crypto casinos. Why heavy regulation is backfiring. Regulated gambling markets worldwide are facing an uncomfortable truth: their own regulatory frameworks are inadvertently driving players [...]
India's gambling ban may backfire: Experts warn $20.5B industry will move to unregulated offshore sites, leaving players unprotected and tax revenue lost. Supreme Court PIL could push massive $20.5B industry into unregulated offshore operators' hands India's Supreme Court has begun reviewing a public interest litigation (PIL) that [...]
India bans all real-money online gambling under new 2025 bill, hitting operators hard, but players can still access offshore crypto casinos. India’s online gambling industry has been dealt a decisive blow. On 20 August 2025, the Lok Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, [...]
India blocks 1,524 gambling sites from 2022–2025 as MeitY and DGGI crack down on offshore operators avoiding 28% GST and 30% player tax. From 2022 to June 2025, it has been widely reported that India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has blocked 1,524 sites. Why [...]
Google and Meta executives have reportedly been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to appear for a deposition on July 28. Initially, it seemed that the executives were summoned to be deposed on Monday, July 21, but they were a no-show. According to our source, the reason for not [...]
The regulatory landscape across the six Casinplusbonus regions is undergoing significant changes, and we're here with an update to keep you informed about developments in your country. Table of Contents Sources: The information covered in this news report is a culmination of news [...]
Verdict Update - As of today: The Supreme Court has closed hearing arguments, but has not yet announced a verdict. Judgment is expected very soon, possibly in late July or early August 2025. It is crunch time in India as iGaming and lottery firms await a crucial [...]
