I think it is one of the best things that have happened lately. A bill was passed in the Indian parliament banning online gaming, which has gambling involved in it. The figures show that almost 2.3 billion dollars these gambling companies have profited from the business. Phewwww.....that's a huge market and at the same time so many people must have lost their valuable money. Gambling is addictive and once a person starts it is difficult to stop. So many people have lost their entire savings on gambling and family lives have been destroyed. So I personally believe it's a good decision.
Cards and Cricket are two very famous online gambling games as far as I am aware of, and I also see their ads promotion on social media platforms, especially cricket, people are crazy for this game. When there is a match also there is so much gambling that happens. It's a huge market with maximum people losing their fortunes and a few handling making millions.
This ban will regulate the online gaming industry, with some strict KYC rules and restricting under age players, which is a very good step towards protecting minors from getting into these traps. But people who are addicted to playing, may find loopholes in it and still continue playing, and no one can do anything much about it. Here the parents have to be vigilant, it is their responsibility. These gaming platforms will also need government approvals to operate legally and there will be tax in effect on the income of these games. Hopefully if everything is done in a fair manner, without any corruption involved then it will be very good.
I am not against online gaming, but there is a difference between gambling and gaming. And I also believe games should be played as games only, which is for entertainment purpose and money should not be involved in it. It should be responsible gaming and not addictive gaming.
Besides Smoking and Drinking, Gambling is also one of the most destructive addictions. With these new measures of gaming industry being in strict scrutiny and with taxes in effect, hopefully a lot of people's hard earned money will be saved and a lot of people may get out of these addictions.
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