GST Can't Be Based On Bet Value, Casinos Argue In Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today(July 22) continued to hear arguments in a batch of petitions raising the question of law as to whether online gaming platforms could be classified as gambling and therefore, be charged 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Court is also considering the issue whether the GST can be charged on casinos and the platforms on the entire bet amount. A bench comprising Justice…