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Indian High Court Denies Blanket Ban on Gambling

Published

6 years ago

March 3, 2020

The Delhi High Court received a request to start banning online sites that promote games of skill such as rummy. The complaint came from Deepti Bhagat and Avinash Mehrotra, who claimed that such sites were enticing gambling and draining money to offshore accounts.

Online gambling, as such, is already illegal in India, and the Reserve Bank of India claims to have made every effort to prevent offshore transactions to such companies from being processed. That said, it is well known that many international casinos continue to accept Indian players and that Indian online roulette and slots sites do exist.

The entire complaint was brought before the government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi for examination. The result of that examination was the conclusion that the government is unable to regulate the operation of foreign companies or those hosted in other Indian states. In either case, the report also called for a more precise definition of games of skill vs games of chance, which have a blurry line dividing them.

The International Issue of Offshore Casinos

Offshore casinos, as they are called, are a problem for many countries that are trying to restrict gambling online in any way. While states are able to impose laws that will prohibit locals from starting online casinos and gambling sites within the country, not even the USA can regulate the operation of international websites, often situated in remote island states such as Panama.

Offshore casinos are granted licenses by local governments and are allowed to accept any players they choose, as such actions are not against the law of the country they are operating in. On the other hand, countries find it difficult to restrict play at such casinos as many are emerging with different domains, and the use of simple VPN software makes it next to impossible to prevent gaming.

The best most countries, including India, can do is prevent monetary transactions to the best of their ability. Yet, with so many different payment processors out there, even this becomes a nearly impossible task. Without restricting online trade altogether, restricting gambling transactions becomes very difficult.

Future of Online Gambling in India

Following the recent decision in Delhi, it remains likely that each of the Indian states will continue to regulate online gambling and online games of skill for itself. Online casinos are banned across the country in terms of hosting one, and this will likely remain such for years to come. We don’t expect any Indian state to allow legal hosting of online casinos within India.

That said, numerous online casinos that are hosted offshore continue to accept players from India and other countries with gambling regulation, and nothing short of an international intervention would prevent this. Since these are private companies hosted in sovereign nations, such a development seems very extreme and unlikely.

As such, the best conclusion at this time is that the status quo will continue for a long time. International casinos will keep accepting Indian deposits, while locals will also be able to legally play games of skills such as rummy at dedicated sites, some of which are affiliated with proper online casinos.

Moves by specific individuals and groups to ban these sites altogether are also likely to continue, as it does seem reasonable that a developing country like India should limit the number of funds that are leaving the country for offshore accounts, but there appears to be little that can be done about it at this time.

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High 5 Games marks 25 years of Green Machine with Green Machine Blitz

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July 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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High 5 Games is marking the 25th anniversary of its Green Machine franchise with a new title, Green Machine Blitz.

The company said the game will include a “fast-paced duplication mechanic,” activated collection features, four jackpots, and a LootLink bonus. According to High 5 Games, special symbols can duplicate across the reels to create chain reactions.

“Green Machine has an incredible legacy, and it is always an honor to work on a game theme with this level of history and prestige,” said Jerry Wilson, Vice President of Creative at High 5 Games. “With Green Machine Blitz, our team wanted to respect everything players recognize and love about the brand while modernizing it with all-new gameplay, energy, and presentation.”

High 5 Games positioned Green Machine as a long-running land-based casino game that has expanded into a broader franchise across land-based and online gaming.

Release timing, platforms and operator rollout for Green Machine Blitz were not provided.

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EGT Digital signs sponsorship deal with Bulgarian champions PFC Ludogorets

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July 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The partnership links the supplier to the club as it expands its Sportsbook offering and Ludogorets pursues a digital transformation drive.

EGT Digital has partnered with PFC Ludogorets as an Official Sponsor, the company said in a statement announcing the deal.

Financial terms, sponsorship assets, and the length of the agreement were not disclosed.

EGT Digital framed the partnership as a way to build visibility for its brand and support its Sportsbook offering. “Partnering with Ludogorets is a great opportunity to strengthen the visibility of the EGT Digital brand while showcasing our Sportsbook solution,” said Vladimir Dokov, CEO of EGT Digital. “Ludogorets is a club that consistently delivers results and has a winning mindset, making it a natural partner for our company.”

PFC Ludogorets said the sponsorship aligns with its plans around digital transformation. “We are delighted to lay the foundations of this partnership, which is in line with the shared ambitions of our two companies for sustainable development. PFC Ludogorets is actively pursuing its digital transformation, and it is extremely important for us to partner with a company that delivers innovative solutions to its partners not only in Bulgaria but around the world,” said Angel Petrichev, CEO of PFC Ludogorets.

Ludogorets is a 14-time champion of Bulgaria and a regular participant in European competitions, according to the announcement.

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AGS details OIGA 2026 lineup, including Spectra SL75+ and Revel updates

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July 14, 2026

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Supplier confirms booth 732 at the July 20-22 show in Oklahoma City and outlines new game titles plus BSX table progressives.

AGS said it will attend the 2026 Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) Conference and Trade Show on July 20-22 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, where it plans to present new slot content, cabinet updates, and its table progressive platform. The company will exhibit at booth 732.

In a statement, AGS CEO and President David Lopez positioned the show as a homecoming tied to the company’s Class II history in the state. ”Oklahoma is not just another dot on the map for us. It’s where we started and where we learned how to be a true gaming supplier,” Lopez said. “You can’t fake it in Oklahoma. Tribal customers know the games, they know the math, they know service, and they know who shows up every time. That has been great for AGS, because it forced us to get better. It made us more disciplined while keeping us honest. We’ve grown a lot since then – Class III, tables, interactive, offices all over the place – but our history in Oklahoma and Class II is not something we moved on from. It’s part of the AGS engine.”

On the slots side, AGS said its showcase will include the large-format Spectra SL75+ cabinet, which supports the Spectra game library, including premium titles when leased. The company said the cabinet will be used to highlight five new titles: Rakin’ Bacon! Fu Zhu Bao Bao; Rakin’ Bacon! 5 Prosperity Pots; Cash Carriage Looter; Da Da Luo Boom; and Frightful Fortunes Popping Pumpkins.

AGS also outlined its mechanical stepper cabinet Revel®, available in both Class II and Class III, and said its latest Revel portfolio includes Crystal Reels® and Royal Reels®. The company added that Jackpot Legends and So Hot Cash® are set to debut in Class III later this year, with Class II launches following in 2027.

For tables, AGS highlighted its Bonus Spin Xtreme® (BSX) progressive platform, which the company said links table games across the pit and poker room. AGS did not disclose operator deployments, jackpot figures, or performance metrics tied to BSX in the announcement.

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