Supreme Court Upholds 28% Retrospective GST on Online Gaming, Calls Real-Money Games ‘Betting and Gambling’:
The Supreme Court in a recent significant ruling has upheld the retrospective levy of 28% GST on the full value of bets placed on real-money online gaming platforms.
SC Rules Real-Money Online Gaming Taxable as Gambling
Saloni Kumari
May 30, 2026
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Supreme Court Upholds 28% Retrospective GST on Online Gaming, Calls Real-Money Games ‘Betting and Gambling’
The Supreme Court in a recent significant ruling has upheld the retrospective levy of 28% GST on the full value of bets placed on real-money online gaming platforms.
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Saloni is a Content Writer with 2+ years of experience at studycafe.in. She writes legal, taxation, and finance related content including GST, Income Tax etc. Skilled in translating complex judicial pronouncements and regulatory developments into clear, and reader-friendly articles. Experienced in covering judgements of ITAT, High Court, GSTAT, and news related to Income Tax, GST, and corporate law. She can be reached at [email protected].
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