The 28% GST tax levy has caused much debate in India, with operators departing the regulated market and the black market continuing to grow.
As reported by media outlet, The Hindu, the debate this week could have a key impact on the future of gambling within the Indian market.
The debate looks to tackle the issue of which games fall under the umbrella of the levy, with the senior advocate A.M. Singhvi underpinning his views that the character of the game isn’t altered simply because money is wagered.
His case has been put forward as the debate lines are intensifying between games of skill and games of chance, with the Government stating that skill games should transition into a new genre once bets have been placed on them.
Singhvi responded: “Is the government saying that in chess, the moment I put money on it, ..