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Karnataka’s new law, which became effective on October 5, boycotts internet games that are “games of chance” in nature. It makes activity, abetting or shielding of web based games including trade of cash, wagering and betting “cognizable and non-bailable offense.”
Dream11 has joined any semblance of Mobile Premier League (MPL), Paytm First Games, Games24X7 and others, which have deactivated their foundation for clients in Karnataka.
The move comes when the Indian Premier League (IPL) is in progress and the T20 Cricket World Cup is scheduled to begin not long from now. These games are critical for the gaming stages to drive commitment and gain new clients in what’s a serious area.
“The Karnataka Police Act recently amended its gaming law to prohibit online gambling, betting and wagering. We have been advised by the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), who have shared an opinion from a former Supreme Court Judge, stating that the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act 2021 does not apply to its member Fantasy Sports Operators. This is because the FIFS format of Fantasy Sports has been upheld by the hon’ble Courts of India as not amounting to gambling, betting or wagering.” a company spokesperson told.
“Our Karnataka users have expressed deep concerns and anxiety on their safety and security. In order to allay our users’ concerns, we have decided to suspend operations in Karnataka. This decision is without prejudice to our rights and contentions under law.”
A case has been enlisted under Section 79 and 80 of Karnataka Police Act, 1963, as per a report in The Times of India. The case was enlisted by Annapoorneshwarinagar Police in West Bengaluru dependent on a protest by 42-year-old taxi driver Manjunatha.
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