Category: Legal

Experts Recommend Single Self-Regulatory Body For Online Skill Gaming

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Mar2021
As Part Of The Game For Future Campaign, All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) Has Been Hosting A Series Of Webinars To Create Awareness About The Potential Of The Online Skill Gaming And E-Sports Industry In Karnataka. Excerpts From The Webinars Game for future, a campaign by All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) ... Read More
March 4, 2021Admin akads

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Feb2021
As per the EY-FICCI Report released in March 2020, the number of online gamers in India rose 31% in the year 2019 at 365 million & is foreseen to scale 440 million by 2022. The online gaming industry is experiencing growth at a CAGR of 22%. By the year 2024, ... Read More
February 9, 2021Admin akads
Why self-regulation is fundamental to realising gaming’s potential in India

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Feb2021
Skill gaming is one of the fastest-growing ‘sunrise economies’ in India, as per Sunil Krishnamurthy – General Secretary of the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) Advisory Board – but without a self-regulated market, gaming’s economic potential cannot be fully realised. Speaking as part of the BetConstruct sponsored gaming track on the ... Read More
February 1, 2021Admin akads

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Jan2021
The Indian online gaming industry is foreseen to experience growth at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40% to $2.8 billion by the year 2022, surging significantly from $1.1 billion in 2019, as per a Deloitte India report released on Tuesday. Mainly driven by the easy availability of cheap ... Read More
January 20, 2021Admin akads
Ludo King's parent company clocks $20 million in revenue in 2020

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Jan2021
The owner of highly popular free-to-play mobile game Ludo King, Gametion Technologies, on Friday stated that it has generated $20 million in revenue in the year 2020, making most of the rise in downloads & user interest in online gaming induced by the Covid-19 pandemic. Ludo King, which claims to ... Read More
January 12, 2021Admin akads
To ban or not to ban_ The question around fantasy gaming platforms

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Jan2021
December 2020 saw the Indian states of Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh imposing a ban on online fantasy gaming, particularly those comprising gambling & wagering. These consists of games which comprise real money like fantasy sports betting or online card games. The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the AP Gaming ... Read More
January 4, 2021Admin akads

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Dec2020
Gutshot has released the December issue of its E-Magazine with All India Gaming Federation CEO Roland Landers on the front page. The cover story named ‘Living, Learning, and Thriving in 2020’ involves an interview of Mr. Roland Landers, who speaks on the success of the gaming industry through the pandemic. ... Read More
December 18, 2020Admin akads
Online Gaming Advertisements To Be Self Regulated

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Dec2020
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has come up with guidelines to regulate the advertisments run by online gaming platforms across the country. After the ASCI came across concerns regarding misleading claims made through online gaming advertisements, the government body sprung into action. The Information & Broadcasting Ministry first held a ... Read More
December 16, 2020Admin akads
Consult industry experts for legislation, say gamers

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Dec2020
After Tamil Nadu passed an ordinance banning online gaming, industry players are circumspect about alienating the growing esports market in the state & even the country. Communication with industry experts & devising nuanced legislature to promote esports & restrict unhealthy casual gaming is vital, they said. “Online gaming in the State ... Read More
December 11, 2020Admin akads
Year of Ludo King, PUBG ban, rapid user growth, increased funding

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Dec2020
The year 2020 in the context of the Indian online gaming industry was dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown. With outdoor mediums of socializing and entertainment facing restrictions, people opted to meet their social & entertainment needs via online gaming & OTT platforms. This led to a ... Read More
December 11, 2020Admin akads