History of Tamil Nadu Gaming Laws and breakdown of Play Games 24*7 v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors.
by Anushree Rauta (Equity Partner, Head of Media and Entertainment Practice) and Umang Sheth (Senior Associate) and Savan Dhameliya (Associate)
INTRODUCTION
The Madras High Court in Play Games 24x7 Private Limited v. State of Tamil Nadu…
Gaming in Transition: Understanding the Online Gaming Act, Its Impact, Strategic Outlook and Litigations
by Anushree Rauta (Partner), Umang Sheth (Senior Associate) and Raashi Vaishya (Senior Associate)
Both Houses of Parliament have officially passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 20251 (“Bill”), and on 22nd August 2025, the Bill received the assent of the President,…
Poker and Rummy
By Umang Sheth, Senior Associates, Adarsh Himatsinghka, Senior Associates and Raashi Vaishya, Associate
In a significant decision, the Allahabad High Court (AHC) ruled that poker and rummy are games of skill, distinguishing them from gambling under Indian law.
The case arose when M/s DM Gaming Pvt. Ltd. challenged a decision by the Agra…

