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India passes bill banning money-based online games

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Gaming companies in India are scrambling to work out how to respond after a shock move by India's Parliament, which passed a bill to ban online games involving money. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government pointed to the risk of financial ruin and money laundering. Gambling is banned across most states in India. But online gaming firms have been operating in a grey area, often arguing that they are offering games of skill rather than chance. Some gaming companies are already reportedly looking at challenging the ban in the Supreme Court. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

Gaming companies in India are scrambling to work out how to respond after a shock move by India's Parliament, which passed a bill to ban online games involving money. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government pointed to the risk of financial ruin and money laundering. Gambling is banned across most states in India. But online gaming firms have been operating in a grey area, often arguing that they are offering games of skill rather than chance. Some gaming companies are already reportedly looking at challenging the ban in the Supreme Court. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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