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ARTICLE · 05 AUGUST 2026

Game, Set & Match Monthly – July 2026

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This July 2026 edition of Game, Set & Match Monthly delivers comprehensive coverage of the latest legal, regulatory, and industry developments shaping sports and gaming in India and globally. From online gaming regulations and emerging technology impacts to sports law battles and international policy shifts, this newsletter provides strategic insights into the biggest stories transforming these dynamic industries.

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GAMING NEWS UPDATE

1. ED FILES PMLA COMPLAINT AGAINST GAMESKRAFT OVER ALLEGED LAUNDERING OF PROCEEDS FROM ONLINE RUMMY OPERATIONS

The Directorate of Enforcement (“ED”), on July 25, 2026, filed a Prosecution Complaint before the Special Court Bengaluru, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, against Gameskraft Technologies Pvt. Ltd., RummyTime Technologies Pvt. Ltd., their founders/directors and associated persons, alleging the laundering of proceeds of crime generated through fraudulent online real-money rummy operations. According to the ED, the accused companies, which operated online rummy platforms under brands including RummyCulture, RummyPrime, Playship Rummy and RummyTime, allegedly deployed automated bots to play against users without their knowledge or consent, and adopted deceptive retention practices to encourage higher wagering. The ED further alleged that the proceeds of crime were layered and integrated through payment of dividends, and share buy-backs.

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