Differential State Regulations on Online Fantasy Sports Platforms
History and Overview Prior to the promulgation of the Constitution of India, gambling in India was governed by the Public Gambling Act, 1857. However, the popularity of horse racing was growing, and soon after, the Bengal Presidency, Act II of 1867, allowed for subscription, prizes, and staking on horse races. Similarly, it was licensed in … Continue reading Differential State Regulations on Online Fantasy Sports Platforms
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Gambling today is not per se legal in India, but the very fact that none of the gambling legislations define the term “gambling”, have made the entire scenario obscure and has called for regulations considering the immense potential of the gambling industry to fetch revenues. Though there have been recommendations from the law commission to … Continue reading Regulating Something Which Cannot be Stopped: Taking the Concept of British Gambling Commission Forward in a Gambling-Prone India
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