Rules for online gaming bill practically ready: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
The rules for implementing the online gaming bill are almost ready and will be released soon, union electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. The bill is now headed for President Droupadi Murmu’s assent. Justifying the decision to ban real-money gaming, Vaishnaw said the harm from it would have surpassed that caused by drugs. In an interview with ET, he also clarified that the proposed national authority will focus on promoting e-sports and social games. Edited excerpts:
