Online poker operators in the Indian capital will breathe a sigh of relief as the Delhi High Court ruled against a recent petition filed by Avinash Mehrotra. The activist had filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition with the High Court asking them to ban online poker and online casinos ... Read More
01
Jun2019
31
May2019
A division bench of the Delhi High Court on May 29 declined the interim blocking of poker, online gambling and betting websites in the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a chartered accountant and social activist Avinash Mehrotra on May 21.
The division bench comprising of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice Brijesh Sethi refused to ... Read More
24
Apr2019
In a recent development, PokerBaazi, one of India’s most trusted Poker brands has come on board as an All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) Member. This further establishes AIGF’s cause of assembling credible and responsible stakeholders from the Skill Gaming industry to create an open and transparent environment for all concerned ... Read More
02
Feb2019
One of the most open secrets in our country is that people gamble on sports, even though it is illegal. Gamblers and bookies in turn try to improve the odds in their favour by persuading players to “throw” games by under-performing. This is corroding, if not destroying, sports in our ... Read More
30
Dec2018
Introduction of the Sports (Online Gaming and Prevention of Fraud) Bill 2018 in the Lok Sabha is a step to maintain integrity in sports, said All India Gaming Federation (AIGF).
On Friday, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor introduced a bill, seeking setting up of an effective regime to maintain the integrity of ... Read More
07
Sep2018
All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), the apex Industry body for Policy Advocacy & Regulation for online Gaming in India successfully hosted the recently concluded ‘Pro Series’ on 4th Sept, 2018 at Deltin Royale, Goa. With this event, AIGF has kicked-started a series of initiatives aimed to create awareness about online Skill Gaming in India. The first edition ... Read More
20
Aug2018
In a major development, PokerStars India, one of the biggest brands in Poker has come on board as an All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) Member. This further establishes AIGF’s cause of assembling credible and responsible stakeholders from the Gaming industry to create an open and transparent Skill Gaming sector.
PokerStars India ... Read More
22
Jun2018
AIGF, which is a not-for-profit organization is constantly putting efforts in assembling credible and responsible stakeholders from the Gaming industry to create a structure to the ever growing Gaming industry in India.
AIGF will closely work with all its members to develop a regulatory framework that will ascertain all Gaming operators ... Read More
07
May2018
In a recent development, 9Stacks Poker signed up as a member with All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) thus furthering AIGF’s cause of assembling credible and responsible stakeholders from the Gaming industry to create an open and transparent Skill Gaming sector.
AIGF will closely work with 9Stacks and other members to develop ... Read More
08
Mar2018
Woman Leads the Way in Poker
This Women’s Day, March 8 – the theme for which is gender equality, Ms. Sethi’s single-handed contribution to a game that is traditionally regarded as a male bastion, is highly noteworthy. She is the first Female Poker player in the country too.
The President of the Country, Shri ... Read More