Google vs WinZo: Gaming disputes await MeitY’s regulatory resolution

The ongoing dispute between online gaming firm WinZo and Google over the latter’s policy to selectively give rummy and fantasy gaming in its Play Store, can see a final resolution once the ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) will come up with regulatory clarification on permissible real money games, analysts and legal experts said.

It has been more than a year since MeitY amended the IT Rules, 2021 to incorporate regulations for online gaming. The regulations were aimed at banning games involving betting or wagering as an outcome.