All India Gaming Federation
 | This article may incorporate text from a large language model. (September 2025) |
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- Roland Landers – Chief Executive Officer
- Vikramajit Sen – Advisor (Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India)
Membership
[edit]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
[edit]Skill Games Charter
[edit]AIGF has developed a Skill Games Charter that provides guidelines for game mechanics, platform integrity, financial integrity, and player protection.[citation needed]
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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Official website
- Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
- Goods and Services Tax Council
- National Association of Software and Service Companies
References
[edit]- ^ "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.