Online Gaming GST Crackdown: Google Ordered to Block 6 Gambling Sites Including MGM91, 247majestic in 36 Hours

The Director General of GST Intelligence (DGCI), under the Department of Revenue, has sent a takedown notice to Google asking it to block six online gaming and gambling websites. These websites were found to be operating in India without registration and not paying the required Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST).

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The six websites named in the notice are MGM91.com, Shakunimama.com, Khelomama.com, 247majestic.com, Redgames1.com, and Karabet.in. These sites were offering various games like teen patti, blackjack, and online roulette, which involve either skill or chance.

The notices were sent on August 1, 2025, under laws related to both information technology and taxation. The DGCI said these platforms pose a risk to the "security of the state" and are violating Indian laws by not registering and not paying taxes.

How Are These Online Gambling Sites Operated?

According to the DGCI, the platforms allowed users in India to play using real money but did not follow Indian tax laws. These platforms enable users to deposit and wager money using commonly used payment methods such as UPI, digital wallets, and net banking, yet failed to register with Indian tax authorities or pay the required taxes under the IGST framework.

Orders to Block Websites Within 36 Hours

The agency directed that these websites must be blocked within 36 hours. However, as of August 10, these platforms were still accessible online, showing that the order had not yet been fully carried out. Queries sent to Google and the DGCI were not answered, and the gaming sites also could not be contacted.

This action comes at a time when the online gaming industry in India is under strict government scrutiny. On August 5, the Indian government told the Supreme Court that tax should be charged on the entire bet amount, whether the game is based on skill or chance.

This follows a rule introduced in October 2023, where the government applied a 28% GST on the full face value of bets, instead of just the platform fee. The rule has caused concern in the gaming industry, as it increases the tax burden significantly.