Game of skills involving money is gambling: Govt to SC

The government has informed the country’s apex court that the moment a financial stake is introduced—even in games requiring skill—the activity becomes a form of betting and gambling. This submission was made as a crucial hearing on the applicability of GST to online gaming, fantasy sports, and casinos began on Monday in the Supreme Court. The government contended that such activities fall squarely within the purview of taxable actionable claims under the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017.