Highlights:
- Dream11 in Karnataka has been banned due to new rules in gambling
- The state has imposed anti-gambling laws
- The online platform has now banned every user of Karnataka from gambling.
Fantasy sports major Dream11 has brought in a number of new regulations in order to get a few things right. Dream11 in Karnataka has been banned for now. The users are now being stopped by the platform as the state has imposed some strict laws on online gambling. The new laws came into effect on 5th October. Dream11 cannot afford to ruin its relationship with the government. As a result, they have banned Karnataka users from gambling.
Gaming Firms In Different States
There are some gaming firms in Mumbai as well, which are no longer given access to the Dream11 platform. The gaming firms include Tiger Global, TCV, and Falcon Edge. They have been receiving an error message which has stated that users who have a bank account within the state cannot get into cash contests of Dream11. These people can continue to participate in the free-to-play contests. The change in the functioning of Dream11 in Karnataka and Mumbai indicates that online gambling is still taboo in India.
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Dream11 in Karnataka banned
The terms and conditions of the game have been mentioned quite clearly as well. It has been mentioned that people who have been involved in the game must not be from the states which have unclear rules on online gambling. The states like Karnataka have some rules which are not really clear about cyber gambling. They often bar people from getting into contests that require a certain sum of money. The Karnataka users have complained about some of the events to the government as well. As a result, the new rules have been implemented in this scenario.
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What Will Happen Now?
Since Dream11 in Karnataka has been banned for now, what do you think will happen in the overall situation of IPL in the state? Do you think that they will be able to find some other mediums of investment? Let us know your ideas in the comment section given below.
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