Supreme Court on GST & Online Gaming: Tax Applies on Betting and Gambling Irrespective of Skill or Chance

Bimal Jain | Last updated: 04 June 2026

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The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (HQ) Ors. v. Gameskraft Technologies Private Limited Ors. [Civil Appeal Nos. 82418244 of 2026 (arising out of SLP (C) Nos. 1936619369 of 2023)and connected matters, dated May 27, 2026] set aside the judgment dated May 11, 2023 of the High Court of Karnataka and held that activities conducted on online gaming platforms, fantasy sports platforms and casinos - where players stake money or money's

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Bimal Jain

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FCA, FCS LLB with21 Yrs of Experience inTaxation Indirect and Direct: Education Qualification: B.Com (Hons) Chartered Accountants Company Secretary LLB Qualified SAP FI/CO Consultants Professional Membership: Chairmanof Indirect Tax Committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce Member of Indirec ... Read more

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