Diversity and Inclusion in Indian Esports
Introduction Esports is a rapidly growing industry with global influence. Unlike traditional sports such as football or tennis, ‘skill’ in online gaming does not depend on physical characteristics like sex, size, or physical strength for success. This makes esports increasingly accessible and popular. But despite the “digital equality” it affords to players, the esports industry […]
Addressing the Lack of Esports Betting Regulations in India
Introduction The growing popularity of esports in the country, especially mobile gaming, has led to a parallel rise in esports betting among younger demographics. With revenues projected to reach over 100 million USD in 2025, India is a key region in the esports betting market. But the betting and gambling market is confusing and under-regulated […]
Gaming Industry Misinformation Narrative:Microtransactions and Data Privacy
All around the world, the gaming industry has seen immense growth in innovation, popularity and market share. The evolution of the gaming industry has been a major driver of other enhancements such as the microtransaction market. These often appear in free-to-play games. Mobile phones have further enhanced the gaming experience, making the mobile gaming sector […]
Esports Betting: Balancing Growth and Consumer Protection
Introduction Esports is a dynamic and rapidly growing industry, being fueled by advancements in gaming technology, rising viewership, multi-million-dollar tournaments, professional leagues, sponsorship deals, and advertising revenues. According to Statista, it is projected to achieve an estimated market value of $5.9 billion by 2029. However, this growth is accompanied by significant controversies, primarily due to […]
Tackling Tax Evasion While Fostering Growth in Online Gaming in India
Introduction The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), a law enforcement agency under the Ministry of Finance, recently identified over 600 offshore online money gaming/betting/gambling companies for potential tax evasion. It highlighted in its annual reports that the real money online gaming (RMOG) sector’s misdeclaration of value and misclassification led to tax evasion of Rs. […]
Regulating Esports: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional and Digital Sports
Introduction The development of high-speed broadband internet in the 90s triggered a growth in online gaming, particularly in East Asian countries like South Korea and China. This culminated in a massive spike in the competitive gaming market, which otherwise existed in the form of high-score and face-to-face competitions. By 2024, the online competitive gaming market […]
