The E-Gaming Federation (EGF) appointed Ankur Gupta, a lawyer by training with expertise in intellectual property rights, copyright and trademarks, and IT law, among others, as an advisor. In his role, Ankur will advise EGF on applying global best practices in law and regulatory affairs to position India as a leader in future technologies.
“His expertise in teaching law, and advising the government of Singapore, places him in a unique position to drive practices for Bharat’s tech ecosystem. Ankur’s expertise and leadership in the legal field will be invaluable for the online gaming industry,” Anuraag Saxena, CEO, EGF, said.
Ankur is a lawyer with almost two decades of experience in Singapore’s public and private sectors. He has worked on legislative change while donning different hats, including a public servant, lecturer, and attorney for law firms.
The move comes as part of EGFs efforts to navigate the complexities of online gaming regulation with a special focus on player protection, transparency, and responsible gaming. Ankur will work closely with EGF to provide strategic advice, oversee legal matters, and strengthen the online gaming sector’s growth and development initiatives.
“I believe this is an opportunity to bring about impact on a scale, in a burgeoning and socially important sector. I look forward to working with the talented team at EGF to strengthen the overall strategy and help the sunrise sector achieve its strategic goals by navigating through the legal landscape,” Ankur Gupta, advisor, policy and legal research, EGF, said.