https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=308093 The petition was disposed of with all queries addressed. The Court determined that games of skill such as Rummy, Chess, Golf, Bridge, and Billiards are protected as business activities under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution when played physically, but online versions are illegal in states where gambling is prohibited. Poker was not recognized as a game of skill. Online gaming sites offering prize money are deemed illegal in such states, and banks can refuse services to these sites. The Company and its affiliates may face penal consequences in states where gambling is banned. The Court highlighted the necessity for regulation in the online gaming sector to curb illegal activities and tax evasion. The file was consigned to the Record Room. en-us Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 30 May 2023 15:40:14 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=308093 The petition was disposed of with all queries addressed. The Court determined that games of skill such as Rummy, Chess, Golf, Bridge, and Billiards are protected as business activities under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution when played physically, but online versions are illegal in states where gambling is prohibited. Poker was not recognized as a game of skill. Online gaming sites offering prize money are deemed illegal in such states, and banks can refuse services to these sites. The Company and its affiliates may face penal consequences in states where gambling is banned. The Court highlighted the necessity for regulation in the online gaming sector to curb illegal activities and tax evasion. The file was consigned to the Record Room. Case-Laws Law of Competition Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=308093