The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had issued advisories refraining online betting platforms from advertising on any media during major sporting events
Nazara Technologies will also get exclusive rights to publish the games in the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East region on a revenue-sharing basis
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that a 28 per cent GST on the full-face value of bets placed on online games will be implemented from October 1
In its 50th meeting earlier this month, the Council headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman decided to levy the maximum 28 per cent tax on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos and horse racing
Online gaming players have expressed disappointment with the decision of the Goods and Services Tax Council to levy a 28 per cent tax on online games involving real money