Supreme Court Upholds 28% Retrospective GST on Online Gaming, Calls Real-Money Games ‘Betting and Gambling’:

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

authorSaloni KumaridateMay 30, 2026
Last update on Jul 23, 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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