Industry bodies seek clarity on online gaming
IT industry associations Nasscom and IndiaTech.org have urged Karnataka to clarify several clauses in its recently notified Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021 that bans gaming through internet and mobile apps, and enhances punishment for online gaming.
In its recommendation, Nasscom said the ban would hurt the growth of gaming companies in Karnataka, and impact the state’s reputation as a hub for innovation and startups.
Nasscom said the amendment to Section 78(1)(a)(vi) and (vii) of the Act includes games of skill within the ambit of wagering, which has created uncertainty in the gaming industry as games such as online Crossword, Chess or Sudoku – for which registration fee is paid and are dependent on players’ skills – may be considered as wagering.
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