Supreme Court rejects Junglee Games’ review plea against Tamil Nadu, Karnataka online gaming bans
The Supreme Court dismissed ten review petitions led by Junglee Games challenging a May 2026 judgment that upheld state-level bans on online games played for stakes. Justices found no merit in the petitions and rejected requests for open-court hearings. The ruling affirms states' authority to prohibit online games including skill games like rummy and poker, treating such betting as outside commerce. This follows the central Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025, which banned online money games nationwide; that law itself remains under challenge before the Supreme Court.
Key points
- Supreme Court dismisses gaming industry review petitions
- Upholds state bans on online games played for stakes
- States can regulate skill games like rummy and poker
- Central online gaming ban law remains under challenge
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