all india gaming federation

Google has announced broadening its backing for additional real-money games and has intentions to expand this backing to more countries. Initially, the trial…

Gaming industry body AIGF (All India Gaming Federation) has moved the Madras High Court seeking a stay on Tamil Nadu's gambling law, enacted on April 21.In its plea to the High Court, AIGF has alleged that the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gaming and Regulation of Online Games Act of 2022 would have far-reaching implications on gaming intermediaries operating in the state as well as throughout the country. ET has seen a copy of the petition. "The members (of AIGF) offer games such as poker, chess, rummy, fantasy…

The Indian gaming sector stakeholders on Tuesday termed the decision of the Tamil Nadu cabinet to ban online gaming as "unfortunate and unconstitutional," which will eventually only benefit gambling operators and badly affect the fast-growing sector.Nazara Technologies, a diversified gaming and sports media company, saw its stock under selling pressure after the state government passed an ordinance banning online gaming. The Shares of the company were down over 2 percent to Rs 665.Roland Landers, CEO of The All India…

As Google announced plans to start a pilot to allow fantasy sports and rummy apps on the Play Store in India, industry experts said that the tech giant's approach is "clearly discriminatory" and it should have an inclusive approach of adding other games of skill under the umbrella of its pilot for local developers.Roland Landers, CEO of the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), said that it is a progressive step which needs to be inclusive.Starting September 28, Play Store will begin a limited-time pilot allowing for the…