Gameskraft Case: SC to begin final hearing on 28% GST on online gaming, casino

The Supreme Court of India is currently hearing final arguments on the contentious 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) levied on casinos and online gaming, including the "Gameskraft case." The core dispute revolves around whether GST should be applied to the entire face value of bets or only on the platform's commission or margin. Petitioners argue that only the service fee constitutes a supply, not the full bet value. This landmark case will have significant implications for the burgeoning online gaming and casino industry, potentially redefining their tax liabilities and impacting the valuation methods under the GST regime for real-money gaming.