Good morning. Data is king. And nobody knows that better than gaming operators. And now regulators. In India, the tide is turning, with a new set of data protection rules set to wreak havoc amongst the unprepared. Even as the GST levy fight rages, the country aims to strictly define what is skill or chance, a definition which could cost certain operators dearly. Meanwhile, Macau continues on its upward trajectory, fighting off the challenges of currency fluctuations and market shifts, powering through a strong 2025.
What you need to know
- New Digital Personal Data Protection Rules set to transform India’s skill-based gaming industry, as GST fight continues.
- Macau’s 2025 GGR growth supported by premium mass, with challenges from RMB depreciation and market dynamics.
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- Genting Malaysia eyes growth opportunities in Thailand’s gaming sector.
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AGB Intelligence
INDIA

Data protection laws to transform skill-based gaming
Significant changes are on the horizon for India’s gaming industry, as new data protection rules are set to usher in a “new privacy regime”. Compliance is the name of the game, as the distinction between games of skill and games of chance is brought into question. Verification mechanisms are to be put in place to disencourage minors, while gaming companies will have to stringently update their protocols. All this amongst the ongoing fight over GST levies.
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