Online games laws

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The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance, 2022 was promulgated on Octoto prohibit online gambling and online games of chance played for stakes. The Ordinance also regulates the same game differently when played online. This may violate the right to freedom of expression, and the right to life.

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The Ordinance bans online Rummy and Poker, which have been recognised as games of skill by the Supreme Court. Some criteria for prohibiting online games of chance may also ban online games of skill.

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Game providers based outside the state are required to follow specified due diligence or restrict access to prohibited games for people in TN. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance, 2022

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