Online Gaming is subject to GST (Goods and Services Tax) rates applied to online skill-based games. Effective from 1st October 2023, the new GST policy will be applicable for all rummy games in India.
GST in Maharaja Sports
In accordance with the government's new GST Policy, a GST of 28% will be applicable on all deposits made on Maharaja Sports. To reduce the burden of the new GST charges in rummy card games, Maharaja Sports will give you 100% GST as cashback on every deposit by using promo code NOGST.
For Example: If you deposit ₹100 in your Maharaja Sports account, you'll receive ₹78.12 after a 28% GST deduction of ₹21.88. By using the promo code NOGST at the time of the deposit, the 100% of the GST amount will be instantly credited to your Maharaja Sports account as a cash bonus making your game balance as ₹100.
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for up-to-date details about GST.
GST and Cash Bonus Calculation
| Deposit Amount | ₹100 |
| Amount Credited to Deposit Balance | ₹78.12 |
| GST Paid to Government (28% of Deposit Balance) | ₹21.88 |
| 100% GST Cash Bonus | ₹21.88 |
| Amount Credited in Wallet After Transaction (Deposit Balance + 100% GST Cash Bonus) | ₹100 |
FAQs
Effective from 1st October 2023, as per the latest GST policy by the Indian Government, 28% GST is applicable on online gaming.
Effective from 1st October 2023, as per the latest GST law, a GST rate of 28% will be charged on every deposit made by the players.
The current GST on all deposits is 28% on online rummy card games.
The cash amount you add to your account is inclusive of 28% GST. Hence, ₹21.88 is the GST amount deducted as 28% of ₹78.12 when you deposit ₹100.
When you make a deposit using the promo code NOGST, 100% of the GST amount is added as a cash bonus to your Maharaja Sports wallet instantly. For example, if you deposit ₹100 into your Maharaja Sports account, then 28% GST will be deducted. To cover the GST cost, Maharaja Sports will provide the GST amount as cashback into your Maharaja Sports wallet for your gameplay.
The cash bonus is added to your wallet instantly when you make a deposit using the promo code NOGST. The code is automatically applied when you make an Add Cash. However, please check if the code is not applied and add it manually to make a deposit and get the 100% GST Cashback.
Yes, in compliance with the government's new GST policy, there is a 28% GST applicable on deposits in Maharaja Sports.
No, GST is only deducted at the time of making a cash deposit.
Yes, whenever applicable, you need to pay both GST and TDS. GST is applicable when you Add Cash on Maharaja Sports, and TDS is applicable on net winnings during withdrawals.
The GST Cash Bonus cannot be withdrawn. However, you can use the GST cashback to play Cash Games or Cash Tournaments and convert it into winnings, which can then be withdrawn.