The Karnataka government has assured the High Court that no punitive action will be taken against online gaming companies operating in the state, while the new law allows authorities to initiate action. Notably, the Karnataka government has made a law to make online gaming a criminal and punishable offence, against which the India Gaming Federation and other online gaming companies filed a petition in the High Court. He explained that there are two types of online games known as 'games of skills' and 'games of chance'. BJP leaders claimed that they are introducing a bill to ban online gaming in the interest of the people. However, the new law was opposed by online gaming companies and said that the policy would affect the city which is emerging as a hub of online gaming companies.

Source: dna November 12, 2021 22:51 UTC