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Anime meets Esports: Revenant secures Naruto merchandising rights

This marks Revenant’s foray into the anime-themed merchandise space, with plans to release exclusive products including team jerseys, gaming mice, and mousepads.

Brand Makers

Probo’s ₹100 Cr bank account remains frozen; Punjab & Haryana HC seek state's reply

A bench led by Justice Anil Kshetarpal directed the state to file a response on whether the bank accounts could be partially de-frozen to allow payment of employee salaries and essential business expenses.

Gaming

‘Online Satta’ under scanner: PlayerzPot shuts opinion trading in Haryana, Tamil Nadu

PlayerzPot is not alone in its retreat. Other platforms such as SportsBaazi, MPL Opinio, Probo, and TradeX have already exited the Haryana market.

Television

One nation, one tax at risk: Experts warn as SC ruling creates chaos for OTT, Gaming industry

Some states facing revenue pressures are already exploring alternate paths—such as regulatory cesses and welfare levies—that could skirt GST limitations and target digital entertainment.

Gaming

Madras HC upholds Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Law, experts fear domino effect in other states

Legal experts predict that the matter will reach the Supreme Court, where a final call on regulatory authority—central vs. state—could be made.

Gaming

Breaking: Big blow to RMG industry, Madras HC upholds Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Regulations

A bench comprising Justices S.M. Subramaniam and K. Rajasekar ruled in favor of the Tamil Nadu government, rejecting the petitions filed by A23’s parent company Head Digital Works, Games24x7, and Junglee Games and others.

Gaming

SC refuses to De-freeze ₹100 Cr account of opinion trading platform Probo

The account was frozen by Haryana Police following allegations of gambling and cheating against the company and its directors.

Gaming

Key IPS officer leading Karnataka's online gaming policy transferred

The transfer comes at a critical juncture as the state is set to introduce a whitelisting mechanism aimed at legitimizing RMG operators, amid growing concerns over illegal online betting activities.

Advertising

Meta’s policy shift could spark 30% surge in RMG ad spending in India

Storyboard18 was first to report about Meta's change in policy, allowing Real Money Gaming operators to advertise on Meta platforms including Facebook and Instagram.

Gaming

Opinion Trading platforms SportsBaazi, Probo shut operations in Haryana amid legal heat

Probo Media Technologies Private Limited has filed a writ petition in the Punjab & Haryana High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the new gambling law.

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