Bridge Tournaments Not Taxable Under GST: Game of Skill, Not Gambling or Betting

In re Bridge Federation of India (GST AAR West Bengal) Game of bridge, being a game of skill rather than chance, does not fall under the category of ‘betting’ or ‘gambling’ as per legal precedents and state laws. Therefore, participation money for bridge tournaments is not classified as ‘specified actionable claims’ under the GST Act. Therefore, such activities are not taxable under the GST Act Introduction: The case “In re Bridge Federation of India” before the GST AAR (Authority for Advance Rulings), West Bengal, raised a critical question about the applicability of ...