Esports Now Recognised as Part of Multi-Sport Event, to Be Taken Care by Department of Sports: Government

Esports Now Recognised as Part of Multi-Sport Event, to Be Taken Care by Department of Sports: Government

The Government of India has taken a significant step in boosting Esports by integrating it with mainstream sports disciplines in the country. In a notification issued on December 23, Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, utilized the powers granted by clause (3) of article 77 of the Constitution to amend the rules governing Esports. The …

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Government Moots Self-Regulatory Mechanism, Mandatory Verification for Online Gaming Firms

Government Moots Self-Regulatory Mechanism, Mandatory Verification for Online Gaming Firms

The government has put forward a proposal for a self-regulatory mechanism that includes mandatory player verification and the requirement of a physical Indian address for online gaming companies. This proposal is outlined in the draft online gaming rules that were published on Monday. These rules will cover online gaming platforms under the new IT rules …

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