India’s Supreme Court weighs fate of skill-based online tournaments under gaming ban
India's Supreme Court is considering whether skill-based online tournaments, such as those offered by Poki games, should be exempt from the country's new gaming ban. The case, set to be heard again on November 26, aims to define the legal boundary between skill and chance in online gaming. The court has suggested that skill-based tournaments, like those hosted by MyCase, could potentially be excluded from the ban. This would be a significant development, as it would allow these tournaments to continue operating legally. The Union government has been given time to submit a detailed response before the next hearing. The case is part of a broader global conversation about the legal definition of skill-based gaming. In Europe, the European Commission is required to submit its annual report on humanitarian aid measures funded in 2024 to the European Parliament and the Council before the next session on this matter, as per document A.16 of Drucksache 21/2674 from the German Bundestag dated November 2025. The Supreme Court's decision on this matter will have significant implications for the online gaming industry in India. The Union government's response, due before the next hearing on November 26, will be crucial in shaping the future of skill-based online tournaments in the country.
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