All India Gaming Federation
| Formation | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Industry body |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Self-regulation, advocacy, and standardization of the online skill gaming industry in India |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, India |
Region served | India |
| Membership | Online skill gaming operators |
| Roland Landers | |
Advisor | Vikramajit Sen |
| Website | aigf |
All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) is an industry body representing online skill gaming operators in India. Founded in 2016, AIGF advocates for self-regulation, player protection, and responsible gaming practices within India's online gaming sector.
History
The All India Gaming Federation was established in 2016 in response to the growing online gaming industry in India and the need for an industry-wide self-regulatory body.[1]
In 2017, AIGF launched its Charter of Ethics for self-regulation of the online gaming industry, which was one of the first such initiatives in the Indian gaming sector.[2]
Organization
AIGF is governed by a council that includes representatives from member companies across the gaming industry. The federation is led by a CEO and has appointed committees to oversee specific areas such as technical standards, responsible gaming, and legal compliance.[3]
Leadership
- Roland Landers – Chief Executive Officer
- Vikramajit Sen – Advisor (Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India)
Membership
AIGF's membership comprises companies operating in various segments of the online skill gaming industry, including:
- Fantasy sports operators
- Card game platforms (Rummy, Poker)
- Casual gaming companies
- eSports organizations
- Game development studios
- Technology providers
Activities and initiatives
Skill Games Charter
AIGF has developed a Skill Games Charter that provides guidelines for game mechanics, platform integrity, financial integrity, and player protection.
The charter includes provisions related to:
- Game integrity and fairness
- Transparent terms and conditions
- Age verification mechanisms
- Responsible gaming practices
- User data protection
- Fair marketing and advertising
- Financial security measures
See also
- Esports Federation of India
- Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports
- Daily fantasy sports
- Fantasy sport in India
- Video games in India
- Online gaming in India
- Sports betting
External links
- Official website
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Goods and Services Tax Council
- National Association of Software and Service Companies
References
- ^ "Gaming Federations Tie Up to Enforce Code of Ethics for User Safety". Business Standard. 9 March 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ "AIGF, EGF and FIFS Adopt Code of Ethics for Responsible Real Money Gaming". Money Control. 9 March 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ "About Us". All India Gaming Federation. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2025.