The Indian Supreme Court issued a judgment on 27 May 2026 addressing the treatment of online poker, fantasy sports, etc. under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. The primary issue was whether GST was payable by gaming operators and casinos on the entire value of the stakes or bets made, rather than just on the platform commission and fees. The tax authority argued that GST was payable on the entire value of stakes or bets, while the operators argued that their platforms facilitated …