The Game Within
Niti Aayog s consultation paper on fantasy sports advocates self-regulation, but legal and regulatory uncertainties remain a drag for an industry that has the capacity to attract Rs 10,000 crore FDI in the next few years
Illustration by Raj Verma
Gaming apps are not new to run-in with the legal system. Take the latest Kerala High Court notice to some celebrities for endorsing these apps, or a November 2020 Madras High Court notice to BCCI chief Saurav Ganguly and Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli for endorsing fantasy apps. The Madras High Court notice was in response to a plea filed by an advocate after a youth killed himself as a result of losing money on these applications.
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