Page 5 - Online Gaming

India's online gaming ban may fuel offshore betting, money laundering

With fantasy sports, putting real money behind players' on-field performance has been elevated to a game of skill, at least in the eye of the law

MeitY blocked 1,298 illegal gaming sites but offshore firms still thrive

Despite MeitY blocking nearly 1,300 illegal gaming sites, offshore betting and gambling platforms continue to operate in India through apps, VPNs and social media channels

Nazara may write down PokerBaazi stake amid looming online betting ban

Nazara Technologies Ltd's investment in PokerBaazi stands to be written down or provisioned for now, Chief Executive Officer Nitish Mittersain said on Thursday

BGMI redeem codes for August 21: How to win Kar98K's Silvermoon Tide skin

Krafton India has rolled out new BGMI redeem codes for August 21, including one that unlocks the Silvermoon Tide skin for the Kar98K. Each code is limited to use by just 10 players

Garena Free Fire Max: August 21 redeem codes to win exclusive rewards

Garena Free Fire Max has released redeem codes for August 21. Here is a detailed guide that may be followed to redeem today's codes and win exclusive in-game rewards

Bills on arrested ministers, online gaming tabled; Vedanta demerger row; Delhi CM attacked & more

Amid protests by the Opposition, Union Home Minister Amit Shah tabled the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks the removal of any Central or State minister.

Money gaming industry may be forced to fold as Centre goes all in on ban

Days after it was figuring out how to deal with a steep GST burden, the real money gaming industry has been hit with a legislative tsunami that could effectively eliminate it entirely

Black Myth Wukong gets a sequel: Watch Black Myth Zhong Kui trailer here

Following the huge success of Black Myth: Wukong, GameScience announces its sequel Zhong Kui at Gamescom 2025 - introducing "the ghost-catching god" as its new hero

Online gaming bill introduced in Lok Sabha amid din over SIR issue

A bill seeking to prohibit and regulate online gaming was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid opposition protests over electoral roll revision in Bihar. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced the bill as opposition members continued to raise slogans and display placards. Manish Tewari (Congress) was asked by the chair to make his remarks on opposing the bill at the introduction stage. However, he said the House should first take up a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar. N K Premchandran (RSP) also refused to speak, saying the House was not in order. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed the opposition for creating disruptions, saying even school students are now mocking the parliamentarians for their conduct in the House. As the Opposition protest continued, P C Mohan, who was chairing the proceedings, adjourned the House till 2 pm. The bill prohibits online money gaming or its ads and prescribes imprisonment or fine, or bot

BGMI redeem codes for August 20: Here is how you can win Swordsman backpack

Krafton India has revealed a fresh batch of BGMI redeem codes on August 20, one of which would grant you the Swordsman backpack. Each code can only be redeemed by 10 players, post which it'll expire

Garena Free Fire Max: August 20 redeem codes to win weapon skins, diamonds

Garena Free Fire Max has unveiled redeem codes for August 20. Players can follow the step-by-step guide below to win exclusive in-game rewards

Govt set to log out real-money games; Bill to be tabled on Wednesday

The draft bill, however, calls for promoting e-sports and online social games, according to a source

Govt likely to tighten rules for money-based games in Online Gaming Bill

The draft Bill is likely to impose severe restrictions on online money games or online money gaming service offerings, including bank transactions

BGMI redeem codes for August 19: Follow guide to win 'Red Football' uniform

Krafton India has released a new batch of BGMI redeem codes on August 19, letting players have an opportunity to win the exclusive 'Red Football' uniform outfit. Here is how you can claim it

Garena Free Fire Max: August 19 redeem codes to win diamonds, more rewards

Garena Free Fire Max has released redeem codes for August 19. Here is a detailed guide for players to follow to redeem today's codes

BGMI's redeem codes for August 18: Here is how to get White Rabbit backpack

Krafton India has rolled out new BGMI redeem codes on August 18, giving players an opportunity to unlock the exclusive White Rabbit backpack. Here is how to claim it

Garena Free Fire Max: August 15 redeem codes to win various in-game rewards

Garena Free Fire Max has unveiled redeem codes for August 15. Players can follow the step-by-step guide below to win exclusive in-game rewards

BGMI's August 14 redeem codes: How to win 'Amethyst Nostalgia M249' reward

Krafton India has released a set of BGMI redeem codes for August 14, letting players have a chance to win the Amethyst Nostalgia M249 weapon skin. Here's how you can get it

Garena Free Fire Max: August 14 redeem codes to win diamonds, weapon skins

Garena Free Fire Max has unveiled redeem codes for August 14. The step-by-step guide below may be followed to redeem today's codes and win in-game rewards

BGMI drops August 13 redeem codes: Win Swordsman backpack, more rewards

Krafton India has rolled out a set of BGMI redeem codes for August 13, giving players a chance to claim the Swordsman backpack. Each code can only be redeemed by a maximum of ten players