Online gaming, gambling banned to protect poor families, says CM

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday said that the State Government has enacted a strict law against online gaming and gambling with the sole objective of protecting the health and peace of mind of poor families.

Speaking at the Police Commemoration Day at Old CAR Grounds in Hubballi on Thursday after paying tributes to police martyrs, he said that the stringent law has been brought in to prevent youths from taking the extreme step after losing all their money in online games. The law facilitated strict action against gambling clubs too, he said.

The Chief Minister said that for the growth and prosperity of the nation, internal security and peace are very much essential and it is everyone’s responsibility to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of police personnel who laid down their lives while on duty.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/online-gaming-gambling-banned-to-protect-poor-families-cm/article37112501.ece