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ARTICLE · 08 APRIL 2021

Tamil Nadu Bans Online Gaming

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On November 20, 2020, the state of Tamil Nadu passed the "Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020

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On November 20, 2020, the state of Tamil Nadu passed the "Tamil Nadu Gaming and Police Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 ("Ordinance"). The Ordinance amends the Tamil Nadu Gaming Act, 1930 and police laws, i.e., Police Act, 1988 and Police Act, 1859 (collectively "Acts"), to prohibit online gaming on games of chance in the state.

A copy of the Ordinance can be accessed HERE.

The Ordinance makes the following changes, among others –

  1. Bans online gaming: It prohibits persons from wagering or betting in cyberspace using computers, any communication device or any other instrument of gaming by playing rummy, poker or any other game.
  2. Gaming, wager and bet: Gaming has been defined to include 'wagering' and 'betting' in cyberspace. Wagering or betting comprise the collection or solicitation of bets, receipt or distribution of winnings or prizes, in money or otherwise, including through electronic transfer of funds or any act intended to aid, induce, solicit or

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