Troubled Times For Online Gaming In India: What Does The Future Hold? EPWA Director Shivani Jha Weighs In | Tech It Easy Ep-21

Episode Description

Online gaming is finding itself in troubled waters in India. On one hand, you have Google Play running a pilot programme for real-money gaming apps on its platform for a year. However, for now, it is only allowing daily fantasy sports games and rummy apps only. No provisions were made for other online games, be it chess, poker or something else altogether. On the other hand, the Tamil Nadu cabinet has passed an ordinance to ban online gaming altogether — to protect the youth from financial ruins. Additionally, the GST Council is also looking to see if online gaming should face an increased taxation of 28 percent. However, it is also conducting meetings with industry stakeholders and representatives to figure out the difference between skill-based gaming and luck-based gaming. Given the scenario, what does the future hold for online gaming in India? In today's episode, host Shayak Majumder takes a deep dive into the world of online gaming regulations with Shivani Jha, the director of Esports Players Welfare Association (EPWA), which represents thousands of Indian esports players and online gamers. Only on ABP Live Podcasts.