- The Supreme Court upheld the GST regime for betting, gambling, online gaming, fantasy sports, and casino transactions.
- It ruled that actionable claims from betting/gambling are taxable supplies under GST, and tax applies on the full amount staked, not just the operator’s fee.
- The Court rejected the argument that skill-based games like rummy, fantasy sports, and poker should be taxed only on platform commissions.
- It also upheld the relevant GST provisions and valuation rules, finding them constitutional and valid.
Source: foxmandal.in
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