Protecting You from Online Gaming and Big Data Abuse – Karnataka Has a Plan

December 7, 2021 iGaming & Gambling Industry Updates

Karnataka’s IT minister, CN Ashwathnarayan, spoke recently about the controversial ban on paid gaming and a number of other issues facing the desi digital industry. In his view, authorities see the bigger picture and do not need to make legislative changes suggested by businesses.
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The new anti-gambling laws in Karnataka have drawn much criticism by tech startups and players alike, and are currently challenged in court. The cause for concern, according to industry associations and player communities, is that the regulations are too far-reaching. But, whether or not the laws encroach beyond constitutional limits on business and personal rights (and definitions of skill gaming which is guaranteed legality by the Supreme Court), authorities in Bengaluru seem determined to implement them as they are currently worded.For those hoping for a rollback, the minister had a word of advice – focus on advertisement for your revenues. Of course that leaves out (former) professional players and IT support companies that lost their clients due to inability to change a business model instantly, writing off sizeable current investments.