“There is no need in this framework to get into “nuances” of chance or skill, bcz the harm of wagering is directly being prohibited – regardless of nature of game,” Chandrasekhar said in a tweet.
The #ITRules for OnlineGaming hv been developed after extensive consultation , are quite clear n deal wth every asp… https://t.co/6qWWcuIlPf
— Rajeev Chandrasekhar ???????? (@Rajeev_GoI) 1681362246000
Clarifying that the term “wager” was a well-defined expression in contract laws and that several court decisions have clearly defined what wagering meant, the minister of state said that although real money games were permitted, those that involved wagering on the outcome of the game were not.
Chandrasekhar’s statement comes nearly a week after the Centre notified the rules for online gaming under which the industry has been allowed to define its own parameters for what online games will operate in India.
In his tweet on Thursday, the minister of state also said that the framework for online gaming had been developed after extensive consultation and was quite clear in every aspect.
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