Imagine a world where players can transcend into reality, forging new adventures in the vast landscapes of online gaming. In this rapidly evolving digital frontier, governments across the world are grappling with the formidable challenge of finding ways to regulate an industry that has grown from a niche hobby into …
Read More »MeitY Strikes Again: Bans 138 Betting Apps With Chinese Links
Last year in October, the centre issued a strict advisory against showcasing betting advertisements on over-the-top (OTT) platforms, such as Netflix, Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video, as well as private satellite TV platforms, stating that non-observance of the advisory may invite penal action under the applicable laws. The central government …
Read More »Indian Video Games Industry Requests MeitY to Create Regulatory Distinction Between Video Games and Real Money Games
With the Indian government’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) weighing on the proposed amendments to the IT Rules 2021 in relation to online gaming, the Indian Video Games Industry has requested a regulatory distinction between video games and real money games. It has also seeked a stakeholder meeting …
Read More »Esports Athletes, Gamers Met MOS (MeitY) Rajeev Chandrasekhar To Review Online Gaming Rules
Led by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, MeitY held a very meaningful & successful consultation with children, parents, teachers, esports athletes, gamers, and safety and trust organizations on the proposed amendments to the IT Rules 2021 in relation to online gaming on …
Read More »Centre Proposes Self-Regulatory Mechanism, Due Diligence For Gaming Companies
On 2nd January 2023, the government of India proposed a self-regulatory mechanism, including the mandatory verification of players and physical Indian addresses for online gaming companies, as per the draft online gaming rules. Now, online gaming companies will come under the new IT rules that were issued back in 2021 …
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