Karnataka’s online gaming ban leaves the gaming industry disappointed

The Karnataka government’s notification banning all skill games that involve entry fees, has left the industry confused and disappointed as it has come within few days of the state home minister saying that the state will implement the rules in about two months.

Earlier, the Home Minister of Karnataka had said that the government will notify the rules under the amended laws first and then issue a final notification after examining suggestions and objections from stakeholders. He further said that the government hopes to implement the rules in about two months.

However, in an about turn, the Karnataka government issued a notification on October 5 immediately banning all skill gaming apps that involve entry fees.