GST Council: 28% tax on online gaming from October 1
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The GST Council has decided to impose a 28% tax on the full face value of bets placed on online gaming and casinos, starting October 1. This decision was made during the 51st council meeting, with plans to review the tax's implementation after six months. While Delhi's finance minister opposed the tax, other states like Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh supported its implementation.