TNPSC Thervupettagam

Ordinance to regulate online gambling

September 30 , 2022 787 days 1475 0
  • The Tamil Nadu Cabinet gave its nod to promulgate an ordinance to regulate online gambling.
  • This move came more than a year after the Madras High Court struck down the Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Act 2021.
  • This law had imposed a broad ban on wagering or betting in cyberspace.
  • The State government constituted a panel under the retired judge of the Madras High Court Justice K Chandru.
  • This panel recommended the promulgation of an ordinance to regulate online gambling in the State.
  • 20% of the Indian population plays online games, compared to 60–70% in the United States.

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