The Legal Battle That Dismantled India’s Real-Money Gaming Sector | Outlook Respawn - Outlook Respawn

Highlights The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of 28% GST on online gaming on May 27. The court ruled that gaming platforms are suppliers of actionable claims, and it constitutes taxable consideration. With PROGA already banning real-money gaming from May 1, 2026, the industry is a tax liability that will likely force several operators into insolvency. On May 27, 2026, a two-judge…