Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said there is no need for a central law for online gaming, it is worth considering for betting and gambling and the home ministry will look into it. (Image: Twitter/File)
The Union minister also said there was no need for a central law for online gaming and – with the final amendment to the IT Rules of 2021 – explained why the Center would never consider legalizing gambling and betting
Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday said that there is no need for states to be concerned about the online gaming sector now and there is no need for a central law in this regard.
With last amendment in notice technology Rules come into force in 2021, Chandrasekhar also explained why the central government will never consider legalizing gambling and betting.
“Various states are trying to regulate betting and gambling, now it is not necessary for them to do so. Anything online has to be regulated by the Government of India and this framework enables states not to worry about their subjects in this regard,” he said.
The Union Minister said that there is no need for a central law for online gaming, but for betting and gambling it is worth considering and the Home Ministry will look into it.
On legalizing betting and gambling in India, Chandrasekhar said, “We are a democracy and we respond to what the citizens want. In India, most people consider betting and gambling to be a social evil and harmful; they Don’t want to. Which the government will have to answer. At this stage, there is a significant consensus in India that this should not be allowed.”
The minister talked about why the government is taking the self-regulation route in the online gaming sector. “Online gaming, like many parts of the digital economy, is driven by innovation by youth and we don’t want the government to control young Indians,” he told CNN-News18.
“We are open to industry and other stakeholders creating a credible institution that will regulate that space,” he said.
He said: “The rules have defined what are the no-go areas. We have said, as far as betting and betting is concerned, it is not allowed on the Internet of India. What is permissible and impervious to the influence of these Will be determined by SROs (self-regulating organizations). SROs will have students, teachers, child rights defenders, gamers, psychologists. So there will be broad based representation. Ability to decide what is acceptable and what is not in the online gaming industry Have to be born
Chandrasekhar further expressed confidence that these organizations would be able to handle the load. “We are in the early stages of building these capabilities in these SROs. We’re making and designing them, we’re making sure the representation is broad enough. There will be terms of reference that will ensure the conditions under which a game will be deemed to fail – betting, betting, if it harms a child, including addiction, and if it harms a gamer. If you fail these tests, it cannot be certified by the SRO. So a small slice of games will be restricted in India, but a vast expanse including real money games will be open for expansion.
He added: “The industry said it should be our joint mission to make these SROs world-class and build credibility. They should operate in a fair, transparent and consistent manner.”
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