Today, June 22nd, GGPoker, the Isle of Man’s leading provider of popular poker games around the world, unveils the launch of Road to London, an outstanding series of online poker tournaments that offers players the chance to win their way to reputable live poker events in London, UK.
Two tournaments:
As part of the series, there are two tournaments, the £21,200 ($27,000) Triton Super High Roller GGMillion$ Live and the £3,300 WSOP Super Circuit Series London Main Event, which promise an exciting experience for competitive players, as well as seeing poker on a global stage. Commenting on the upcoming Road to London poker series, Angela Martin, UK & Ireland Head of Marketing at GGPoker, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to bring back the excitement of live poker events to London. Road to London provides our players with an unrivaled opportunity to participate in world-class tournaments and compete alongside the poker elite. We’re confident that GGPoker players will relish the chance to win their way into these incredible live events at a fraction of the cost, making poker dreams come true.”
As for the £21,200 Triton Super High Roller GGMillion$ Live, it kicks off on July 27 and will host some of the world’s most respected poker players, making it a truly exciting event. On the other hand, the £3,300 WSOP Super Circuit Series London Main Event, which is due to start on August 8th, offers a colossal guaranteed prize pool of £3,000,000. Additionally, a minimum of 200 players will take part in the aforementioned WSOP Super Circuit London Main Event through Road to London.
However, players who are declared winners of these satellite tournaments will be free to take part in either an OnLive Day 1 tournament held at GGPoker or one of three live Day 1s in London. Registration: Any registered player can enter GGPoker Road to London events. Also, if players haven’t registered yet, they may use the GGPoker bonus code NEWBONUS when creating an account to get up to $600 in bonus money. Moreover, the qualifying events for the WSOP Super Circuit London Main Event are already underway, with the first OnLive Day 1 set to begin from July 2. Additionally, the Triton Super High Roller GGMillions Live qualifiers run from June 24th and both tournaments are located under the ‘Road to London’ tab in the GGPoker app. Beside the welcome bonus, GGPoker’s newest players can also win more prizes with the Honeymoon for Newcomers promotion and can join its Fish Buffet loyalty program which offers constant cash prizes!
The legal status of online casinos in India is complex and varies by state. While there is no federal law that explicitly addresses online gambling, the legality depends on state regulations and the type of gambling involved.
Key Points:
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No National Law: India does not have a specific national law regulating online casinos. However, the Public Gambling Act of 1867 prohibits operating physical casinos and gambling houses, but it doesn't cover online platforms, leaving a legal grey area for online gambling.
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State-Specific Laws: Some Indian states, like Goa, Sikkim, and Daman, have legalized land-based casinos, and others, such as Sikkim, have also licensed online gambling. Many states have banned gambling altogether, including online gambling.
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Online Sports Betting: Betting on sports, particularly cricket, is very popular in India. However, it's only explicitly legal in some states like Sikkim and Nagaland, which have laws permitting online gaming and betting.
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Legal Gray Area: Many international online casinos accept Indian players and operate legally under licenses from offshore jurisdictions (like Curacao or the UK Gambling Commission). As long as players are gambling on licensed platforms, the risk is minimal, but local authorities may still choose to regulate or restrict online gambling.
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Cryptocurrency: Some Indian players prefer using cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin) for online gambling, as it provides a layer of anonymity and security.
While online casinos aren't explicitly legal across all of India, many international casinos accept Indian players, and online gambling continues to grow in popularity. Players should ensure they use licensed platforms and understand local laws before engaging in online gaming.
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