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Online gaming to face 28% GST blow? SC to continue hearing on whether online Rummy, skill games qualify as gambling

The Supreme Court is set to continue hearing a pivotal case that could reshape the legal and tax framework for India’s online gaming sector on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan is examining whether real-money …

India Supreme Court Oversees Debate on 28% Tax on Online Gaming

India’s Supreme Court sees clashes between the government and online gaming companies on the topic of whether skill-based games could “become” games of chance when bets are placed on them. Here’s What Advocates and Opponents of the 28% Tax Say If this …

Future of online gaming hinges on SC verdict as govt labels staked games ‘betting’, demands 28% GST

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that online gaming activities, even those involving skill, amount to betting and gambling when played with monetary stakes, and must therefore be taxed at 28% under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. The …

Online Gaming Similar To Betting & Gambling, Taxable At 28%: DGGI Tells SC

SUMMARY DGGI told the Supreme Court that the amount of bets made by the players on online gaming platforms is subject to highest tax slab applicable to speculative activities Additional solicitor general N Venkataraman appearing for DGGI said that games …

Fantapapa, the online game letting thousands bet on the next pope

While the conclave will take place behind closed doors, online, the future of the papacy is a public game. Launched on April 21, the day Pope Francis died, Fantapapa is an Italian online game built on the model of Fantacalcio, Italy’s beloved fantasy …

Canadian teens are getting hooked on this gateway to gambling in online games

Daniela Lobo, a psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, has seen a worrying change in how some teenagers are playing video games. Some patients in her practice as young as 16 are using their savings to buy loot boxes, which …

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Kaushambi labourer winsRs 4 crore in online gaming

In a life-altering event, Mangal Prasad, a 25-year-old labourer from Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, struck gold by winning Rs 4 crore on an online sports platform. Investing a mere Rs 39 on an IPL match, his team's victory transformed his fortunes overnight …

Online gaming equals gambling, taxable at 28% GST: Centre tells Supreme Court

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) on Monday told the Supreme Court that online gaming companies indulge in betting and gambling and the amounts that are staked in the games by the participating players on their platforms are taxable. …

5 Unusual Online Games of Skill and Luck

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe popularity of online gaming has gone through the roof, with consumers who wouldn’t consider investing in consoles or gaming PCs happy to download apps or visit websites that provide a fun way to pass the time or win money. While …

Online gaming is a sure loser for Maryland | GUEST COMMENTARY

Online casino gaming on smartphones, or “iGaming,” including online slots and table games, is fool’s gold and a guaranteed loser for Maryland. Contrary to iGaming advocate Jeff Ifrah’s claims in a recent Baltimore Sun op-ed (“Maryland should look to online …

Gunzilla Games Wants To Blend Crypto Trading With Online Gaming. Will It Work?

Crypto gaming is on the rise but that hasn't burnished its dire reputation. Dogged by complaints about technical complexity and emphasizing finance over fun, traditional gamers have stayed away in droves. Now a new arrival to the battle royale genre …

Newcomer Bloomberry to test mettle against Digiplus' online gaming lead

Belle Corp. Chairman and Digiplus Director Willy N. OcierNew players in the online gaming business, such as Bloomberry Resorts Corporation of billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr., will have a hard time competing with market leader Tanco-led Digiplus …

“Inquiries” opened for the sexual solicitation of children in online games

“We are investigating several inquiries into the luring of minors through online gaming platforms, including Roblox,” stated Carla Costa from the National Unit for Combating Cybercrime and Technological Crime (UNC3T), emphasizing that these platforms have …

World of legal trouble

In late April, a Moscow court froze the assets of the Russian company Lesta Games, best known as the developer of “Mir Tankov,” the Russian version of “World of Tanks,” which the studio inherited after Wargaming — the company that originally developed the …

NetDragon Participates in Digital China Summit for the 8th Consecutive Year, Pioneering AI-Driven Innovation in Gaming ...

HONG KONG, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (“NetDragon” or the “Company”; Hong Kong Stock Code: 0777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce its participation in the 8th Digital China …

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Are you an Irish player looking for a reliable online casino with a decent offering and reliable services? QuickSlot is here for you, but before you dive in, you need to know if it’s the best platform for you or if you need to consider other alternatives. …

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Highrollers gather around, and let’s get rolling! I will dive into this Highroller casino review and share my thoughts on what this platform offers Irish players in 2025. As an expert in online gaming, I have explored its features, bonuses, and overall …

BMM Innovation Group strengthens Asia-Pacific presence at G2E Asia 2025

BMM Innovation Group (BMM), a leading technology conglomerate specializing in gaming product compliance testing, cybersecurity solutions, and virtual training, has announced its commitment to the global gaming industry by supporting and participating in …

JAMA Study: 'Risk of Major Device Complications was Lower with Mid-lines' than PICCs

Experts call for studies comparing superhydrophilic catheters to polyurethane lines, highlighting potential to reduce blood clots and infections in IV therapy SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Studies that …

HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice Journal Selected for Inclusion in Web of Science Database

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice has recently been selected for inclusion in the Web of Science™, the world’s most trusted publisher-independent global citation database for …

Objective Findings Consistent with Hypoxic Injuries in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Prenatal hypoxia linked to brain changes and more severe autism symptoms as experts urge early testing and intervention for children with birth complications SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Clearly, there are …

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Hypoxic Brain Injury Both a Cause and an Effect

Study links prenatal hypoxia to worsened autism symptoms with brain changes tied to sensory and sleep issues and urges early MRI screening in birth injury cases SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “This study by …

WastAway Wins U.S. Patent for its Hydrolyzer Infeed

Waste-to-fuel Innovator Now Has Some 27 U.S. & International Patents LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WastAway – a leading green tech innovator that converts municipal solid waste (MSW) to sustainable fuel – …

Steven Lebow Joins Advisory Board of Equator Pure Nature

Equator Pure Nature, owner of the Pipper Standard® brand, announces appointment of Steven Lebow to its Advisory Board, Focused on Global Expansion. BANGKOK, THAILAND, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Equator Pure Nature Co., Ltd., …

Balachandar Jeganathan Achieved Award-Winning Success in Season 1 of the 2025 TITAN Business Awards

The first season of the 2025 TITAN Business Awards has officially concluded, recognizing global business excellence across a wide range of industries. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The first season of the 2025 …

Utility Global Appoints Dr. Henrik Adam as Advisor to the Board of Directors

Former CEO of Tata Steel and ThyssenKrupp businesses brings deep executive expertise and relationships across steel, automotive, and industrial innovation HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Utility, a global innovator at the …

Learn Look Locate, Pfizer & Imerman Angels Launch Global Initiative to Expand Access to Stage 4 Breast Cancer Advances

Delivering Cutting-Edge Treatment Insights and One-on-One Mentor Support for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Worldwide TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Learn Look Locate (LLL), the leading global platform for …

Born in a Brothel: New Light on Childcare with Medieval Sex Workers

New study reveals a poignant glimpse into the life and death of an infant in a 14th-century brothel, challenging views on childcare among medieval sex workers. TüBINGEN, GERMANY, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a groundbreaking study …

International Rett Syndrome Foundation Expands Scientific Advisory Board with Three Leading Experts

Renowned leaders in neuroscience, gene therapy, and translational research join IRSF to accelerate progress in Rett syndrome treatments and cures. CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Rett Syndrome …

New 40 V GaN Power Transistor from EPC Targets Low-Voltage Silicon Strongholds

EL SEGUNDO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors and ICs, announces the availability of the EPC2366, a 40 V, 0.8 mΩ device …

Premier Global Quantum Events Scheduled During International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

Aim to Inspire Innovation, Education and Workforce Development CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 International Year of Quantum Science & Technology (IYQ) is inspiring everyone from academic researchers to start-up …

Franz Inc. Empowers Enterprise Agentic AI Solutions with its AllegroGraph 8.4 Neuro-Symbolic AI Platform

AllegroGraph 8.4 Advances Natural Language Query Capabilities to Drive Complex Agentic AI Enterprise Use Cases LAFAYETTE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Franz Inc., an early innovator in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and …

Envu Completes Transfer of Global Specialty Solutions Assets in Mexico and Costa Rica

Milestone strengthens regional Envu presence and expands environmental science portfolio CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Envu, a global leader in environmental science solutions, today announced the successful …

Envu completa la transferencia de activos de Global Specialty Solutions en México y Costa Rica

Hito fortalece la presencia regional de Envu y amplía su portafolio de ciencias ambientales CARY, NC, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Envu, líder mundial en soluciones de ciencias ambientales, anunció hoy la transición con éxito …

ViewsML Expands to Asia Pacific, In-Licensing Technology from A*STAR

ViewsML expands to Singapore with A*STAR tech licensing agreement to enhance AI-powered virtual biomarker platform VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ViewsML, an innovator in AI-driven spatial biology and …

PIRCHE Partners with Virginia Commonwealth University to Expand User Base, Enhance Transplant Outcomes

VCU integrates PIRCHE’s technology to support donor selection and personalized immunosuppression. GRüNWALD, BAVARIA, GERMANY, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PIRCHE AG is pleased to announce that Virginia Commonwealth University has executed a …

Call for Applications: Karger Publishers Opens Submissions for 6th Vesalius Innovation Award to Advance Health Sciences

Karger Publishers is seeking top applicants for its Vesalius Innovation Award aimed at early-stage startups in the Health Sciences and Publishing sectors. BASEL, SWITZERLAND, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now in its sixth year, the Vesalius …

Rockland Rowing Masters Regatta Back for a Third Year: A Fusion of Speed, Strategy, and Socializing

Rockland Rowing is bringing back their Regatta on June 28th for professional rowers as well as visitors who want to enjoy a day in Nyack on the Hudson River. NYACK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Get ready to experience the thrill …