India’s online gaming spend, including rummy and fantasy sports, has increased 26 percent year-on-year in 2021, according to a Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and Ernst & Young (EY) report. 

The Kerala High Court has struck down the government’s attempt to ban online rummy, holding that it is a skill-based game and thus protected...

Taj Rummy, an Indian skill-based gaming company, is moving into the fantasy sports field to cater to the fast growing demand for fantasy gaming in India.

The Indian state government of Kerala has joined Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu in specifically banning online rummy or other games played for stakes.

The Kerala state government in southern India has informed the Kerala High Court that it has proposed to remove the exemption given to online rummy by issuing a notification under the provisions of the Kerala Gaming Act of 1960.

Sameer Barde, chief executive officer of The Online Rummy Federation sat down with Asia Gaming Brief Managing Editor Sharon Singleton to discuss the outlook for his industry in India.

India's Online Rummy Association said it welcomes potential regulation of the online skill games sector in Tamil Nadu, but urges the government not to introduce prohibitive legislation. 

An Indian Supreme Court decision over gaming taxation will hold significant implications for an industry grappling with regulatory uncertainties and divergent tax rulings across the country, legal analysts consider.

India's gaming industry holds immense promise, but navigating regulatory hurdles and addressing tax implications are critical for sustained growth, gaming consultant Sudhir Kalé said in an interview with AGB.

Google will allow more real money gaming (RMG) apps in its Play Store from June, starting with games from India, Brazil and Mexico.