GST amendment in West Bengal - a lifeline for MSMEs? West Bengal GST Amendment Bill, 2023 was tabled in the West Bengal Assembly on August 4, 2023. The bill proposes to levy a 28% GST on online gaming, casino, and horse racing.

The minister's statement about the bill's impact on the MSME sector is based on the fact that the sector is heavily dependent on the services sector, which is expected to benefit from the growth of online gaming.

The minister also expressed concern about the rise in online gaming addiction among children and youth, and said that the government is taking steps to address this issue.