NEW DELHI: Reacting to the recent statement made by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister of about bringing an end to online gaming in the state, the FICCI Gaming Committee (FGC) urges the government to adopt an enabling gaming policy protecting players while ensuring a secure, and responsible gaming environment.
In February 2021 the state government amended the Tamil Nadu Gaming Act, 1930, banning online games subsequently the Madras High Court struck down the law in August 2021 basis multiple Supreme Court decisions taken in the past. Reiterating the protection afforded under the constitution to games of skill.
The FICCI Gaming Committee is committed to supporting the government in establishing a safe gaming environment. However, we would like to reiterate that blanket bans do not ensure player protection but instead, benefits unscrupulous fly-by-night operators and encourages illicit and underground gaming activities leading to detrimental impacts on the very populations the government seeks to protect.
FICCI Gaming Committee believes that the need of the hour is a stable regulatory mechanism capturing clear requirements that protects consumers and operations of lawful operators. The government should consider regulating this new form of entertainment thereby addressing several issues – most importantly protecting players by providing access to responsible entertainment choices.
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