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Goa and Sikkim: India's Legal Land-Based Casino Destinations in 2026
While online casino gaming is banned nationally under PROGA, land-based casinos in Goa and Sikkim continue to operate legally under state licences. Here is everything you need to know.
28% GST on Online Games: Supreme Court to Deliver Landmark Tax Ruling
The Supreme Court is examining challenges to India's 28% GST rate on games of chance. The ruling could reshape how online gaming is taxed and which games qualify as skill versus chance.
India Blocks 7,800+ Illegal Gambling Websites Under PROGA Crackdown
The Government of India has blocked over 7,800 illegal betting and gambling websites since PROGA came into force in October 2025. Enforcement is intensifying across digital platforms.
PROGA Drives Indian Players to Offshore Casino Sites — Survey Findings
A survey found that offshore casino usage among Indian players jumped from 3.4% to 44% after PROGA came into force. The ban may have created the opposite of its intended effect.
Google Bans All Casino and Fantasy Sports Ads in India From January 2026
Google has stopped all advertisements for Rummy, Fantasy Sports, and online betting across its platforms in India following PROGA. The policy affects Search, YouTube, and Display Network.
PROGA Triggers Mass Job Losses Across India's Gaming Industry
India's real-money gaming sector is facing unprecedented financial losses and thousands of job cuts following PROGA. Head Digital Works cut its workforce from 606 to 178 employees.
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