Government now Online money games But it has been decided to stop completely. These are the games that are played on the Internet and in which money is invested. Recently a new law has been enacted for this, which will be applicable across the country from 1 October 2025. Under this law, strict action will be taken not only on sports like gambling, but also on the promotion of such games and money transactions. If a person or company is caught running such games, campaigning or transacting money, then they can be sentenced to jail and a fine of lakhs of rupees.
What does the government say?
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said on Thursday that the government was talking to online gaming companies for the last three years. Now the law has passed from Parliament and its rules have also been decided. He said, "We have talked to banks, companies and everyone else. Now the time has come to implement these rules. If someone needs a little more time for preparation, we are ready for conversation, but currently we are implementing it from October 1." Vaishnav also said that the government is fully advised Reliance It does and one from the people of the industry before implementing the rules And Conversation of Will go,
Which games will be closed?
The government has made it clear that if someone violates the new rules, it will get strict punishment. If a person or company promotes online games like gambling, then he can be jailed for up to two years and may have to pay a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh. At the same time, if a bank or online payment app helps in the transaction of money in these games, then he will have to be imprisoned for three years and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore. Apart from this, both those who break the rules repeatedly can be increased. The government has given a clear message that it is better to stay away from online money games, otherwise you will have to face strict action.
Banks also order to be vigilant
The government has clearly told banks and fintech companies, such as online payment apps, to update their technology to implement new rules. In a meeting held in September, these companies said that they need some more time for technical changes. The government has assured that it is ready to cooperate, but no relaxation will be given about the law. Meaning, the rules will be implemented strictly and no one will be able to avoid it.
Why did the government bring such a law?
People in the last few years because of online money games Pockets quite Is empty. According to the Economics Times report, about 45 crore people in the country are stranded in such games and have lost about Rs 20,000 crore in the last one year. These games were spreading very fast among children, youth and unemployed. People were drowning in debt, many families were breaking. For all these reasons, the government has now decided to take strict steps on this so that this loss can be stopped.
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