Existing real money game apps on Playstore to continue; AIGF dubs it arbitrary, anti-competitive

Google on Friday, extended the grace period, indefinitely, for existing online, real money gaming on the Playstore, following which small gaming companies, and startups, accused the internet giant, of engaging in arbitrary, and anti-competitive practices.

The grace period, will continue till the next update, on Playstore policy, for digital fantasy sports (DFS), and rummy apps.

When contacted, the Google spokesperson said, expanding support of real-money gaming apps, in markets, without a central licensing framework, has proven more difficult than expected.