India: Tamil Nadu Governor approves bill banning online gambling
India: A new bill prohibits online gambling games and regulates them in Tamil Nadu
The Governor of Tamil Nadu, India, has approved a bill that prohibits online gambling games and regulates them. The bill had been passed by the Tamil Nadu government for the second time on March 23, 2023.
The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill prohibits advertisements promoting online gambling or playing online games with money or other stakes. Violators of the provision will face imprisonment of up to one year, a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh, or both.
Additionally, those who provide online gambling services or games of poker and rummy with money or other stakes will face punishment with imprisonment for up to three years, a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh, or both.