GST Policy

The Government of India introduced a new GST rule in 2023 imposing a 28% goods and services tax (GST) on all cash deposits on all gaming platforms in India effective from 1st October 2023. Accordingly, 28% GST is applicable to all cash deposits made by players into their Junglee Ludo accounts.

What it means:

GST will be deducted only at the time of adding cash to your account.
GST will not be deducted from the entry fee or for the number of games played.

Note: The amount you add to your account will be inclusive of 28% GST.

A player who deposits ₹100 will receive ₹78.12 in his/her account after a 28% GST deduction of ₹21.88.

HOW WILL IT IMPACT ME?

Good News! Junglee Ludo will give you 100% cashback for the GST paid by you.

Let’s understand this with an example:

If you deposit ₹100, you will get the full amount of ₹100 in your account.

PLAYER ACTION	Junglee Ludo
Deposit Amount	₹100
28% GST Paid to Govt. Included in ₹100 (28% of 78.12)	-₹21.88
Amount Credited to Deposit Balance	₹78.12
100% GST Cashback	+₹21.88
Player Will Get	₹100

*GST Cashback up to 100% will be available to players at the sole discretion of Junglee Ludo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GST rate for online gaming?

The Government of India has imposed a 28% GST (Goods and Services Tax) on all deposits made for online gaming. This tax is applicable to the face value.

What is "face value"?

"Face value" refers to the amount deducted from your bank account/UPI account/e-wallet for a deposit into your game account. The GST will apply to this amount only. No GST will apply to any bonus that you get for a deposit.

When will the new GST rate be effective?

The GST rate of 28% is effective from 1st October 2023.

Will I have to pay GST on both free and practice games?

No. GST is deducted only at the time of making a cash deposit into your account. It has no impact on the types of games played. If you are a free player, you will not have to pay any GST for playing free games, and no GST is deducted from any entry fee in cash games either.

Is this GST rate fixed for all amounts?

Yes, the GST rate is fixed at a flat 28% on the face value.

How will I know if the GST collected from me has been paid to the government?

An invoice is issued for every deposit transaction. You can access all your invoices from the Profile section.

Will GST be deducted from the entry fee or the winning amount as well?

No. GST is deducted only once and only from the amount deposited into your account. If you deposit ₹100 into your account, GST will be deducted only from that ₹100. It will have no impact on the entry fee(s) you pay, the number of games you play, or the amount you win.

What happens if I play games on multiple Junglee Games platforms (Howzat, Junglee Rummy, Junglee Poker, etc.). Will GST be deducted from all game accounts separately?

GST will be deducted only once per deposit, regardless of the platform. For example, if you make a cash deposit of ₹100 on Junglee Ludo, 28% GST (i.e., ₹21.88) will be deducted only at the time of adding cash to your Junglee Ludo account. You can then use the remaining ₹78.12 from your shared wallet to play cash games on any of the Junglee Games platforms like Howzat, Junglee Rummy, Junglee Poker, and Junglee11.