Industry leaders are hoping the government will move beyond legitimacy debates and focus on enabling sustainable growth, domestic IP creation and global competitiveness
The report, titled ‘New frontiers - Navigating the evolving landscape for online gaming in India' said that the industry is likely to reach Rs.33,243 crore by FY28
The tax will be applied not to each value of the bets placed but to the entry amount that users pay
The move could reportedly incur liabilities that may amount to Rs 10,000 crore for the 40 gaming companies
The report seeks to decode the growth of the online gaming landscape in India and focus on how brands can leverage this billion-dollar industry
The online gaming companies will have to comply to IT rules and go for mandatory verification
Navani shares the key selection criteria of acquiring a gaming studio that include its growth potential, presence of a strong team, the genre it follows, and more
As online gaming is different from gambling, rational tax treatment of online skill gaming will help in creating mutually benefitting situations for all the stakeholders, said Sameer Barde, CEO, EGF
e4m Game On Summit saw an elite panel of thought leaders share their insights on the role of emerging technologies in the field of esports and online gaming
The report, unveiled by Vinit Karnik, Head - Sports, Esports and Entertainment, GroupM South Asia, at the e4m GameOn summit focuses on the current gaming landscape and what it has for brands
The online summit will also witness the unveiling of e4m-GroupM ESP Report on the Indian online gaming landscape
The state's new online gambling law came into effect on October 5
The round saw participation from Sequoia Capital India, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Variant Fund, and Dune Ventures, among others
Digital advertising will take a big leap with 5G rollout as video, voice, OTT, gaming, and personal targeting will see a sea change in India, say experts
Facebook India VP and MD Mohan also said that their end goal is to help developers to find new audiences, connect with players and monetise their games, at the FB Gaming Press Start 2021
The Karnataka government recently made amendments to the Karnataka Police Act, 1963, prohibiting the online games of chance and skill where money is risked
The move is unlikely to have much impact on the advertising revenues or spends by the sector as none of the ad-based platforms come under the purview of this law, say industry watchers
The move reportedly follows several complaints received by the state government regarding cyber fraud
It was the first state to ban online and fantasy gaming for promoting gambling
Wolf777 had also announced its association with the Jamaica Tallawahs as the title sponsor in the past
The court was hearing a petition seeking directions to regulate or prohibit any online game involving 'mere skill by putting money at stake in expectation of winning'
Roland Landers, CEO, Gaming Federation, contends that the Indian online gaming industry is thriving in terms of users, revenue and investments
The game also recorded the highest of 16 million daily active users and 2.4 million peak concurrent users
The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) has launched a report titled “Online Gaming is a Life Skill.”
The all-new PokerBaazi app brings in brand new tech innovation, focusing on delivering a better design and user interface
The pre-registration for the game went live on the Google Play Store for fans in India on the 18th of May
Sandhu will be heading the sales and business development division of the company for its video-tech platforms for the sports and gaming vertical
The company delivered a PAT of Rs. 13.6 crore in FY21 compared to a net loss of Rs 26.7 crore in the previous fiscal
The game will enable the users to play just with their voice from the convenience of a device
There will be specific rewards available for fans to claim, only if they pre-register for the game on Google Play Store
Abhishek Madhavan, SVP, Growth and Marketing, MPL, shares that after the brand’s last IPL association, the number of fantasy gamers increased by more than 7x
The game is launched as a part of a consumer engagement campaign #LastSeenLaughing for the unscripted comedy reality show LOL- Hasse Toh Phasse
Arya comes with over 13 years of experience in mobile gaming, having worked with brands like Junglee Games, PayTM First Games, Octro Inc, and The Walt Disney Company
The users will have the opportunity to create their own Fantasy Cricket teams, participate in a variety of contests or leagues and win huge cash prizes and rewards
The new campaign #letspanga announced by the fantasy gaming platform will have the cricketer as the lead face
The campaign 'Champions yahan bhi bante hain, Rummy Culture, Champions ka culture' aims at breaking the taboo and myth that surrounds rummy as a game
On Day 2 of the e4m Game On: Gaming Summit, panellists discussed how advertisers and e-sports benefit each other
The report 'Everyone's Gaming Among Us - Mobile Gaming through the Pandemic and Beyond' reveals insights derived from the app usage patterns and trends
Abhishek Madhavan, SVP, Growth and Marketing at MPL, said that the gaming platform plans to take its user base beyond 10 crore from the current 7 crore+
This round of funding follows previous investments from Nazara Technologies Limited and JetSynthesys Private Limited
The event will have 10 insightful power-packed sessions with 20+ speakers who will share their views on taking online gaming in India to the next level
The campaign focuses on helping people to enhance skills and teaching people to win in life too
YouTube has emerged as no. 1 most-trusted brand among Indian kids, with a brand trust score of 71%, followed by Ludo King - 65% and WhatsApp - 63%
The native advertising format that this collaboration brings will help advertisers seamlessly reach audiences without disrupting user experience
According to App Annie, the top 10 list is based on worldwide combined iOS App Store and Google Play games downloads estimates from App Annie Intelligence for 2020
Singh will feature in all Howzat advertisements and be a part of the platform’s brand communication
Set in a futuristic era, the multiplayer game combines stunning visuals with a unique blend of soccer and action strategy
The platform has a responsible gaming policy that consists of several measures to ensure that the users continue to play and enjoy rummy in a safe and sustainable manner
Looking back at the year when the ministry initiated changes like bringing OTT under its ambit, capping FDI at 26%, amending CTN ACT of 1995, issuing advisory on gaming ads among others
All such advertisements must carry a mandatory warning message, the guidelines have said