India Gaming Industry poised to become World's largest Gaming Hub NEW DELHI: With around 420 million active online gamers and a 500-million-strong digitally native population aged between 15-35 India is set to become one of the fastest growing markets globally. Eminent industry leaders and stakeholders convened to discuss the future roadmap … [Read more...] about India Further Clarifies Differences in “Skill Games” and “Gambling”
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Apex Legends Team Banned
Apex Legends team banned from tournament after player "teabags" their own teammate Teabagging is once again in gaming news, this time in Apex Legends. According to Dilly, an aspiring Apex competitive player, he and his team were banned from a Fate Legion tournament after winning a fight while losing one of their team members. Before … [Read more...] about Apex Legends Team Banned
中國電子遊戲限制的背後是什麼？
What’s behind China’s video game restrictions? Note: This article was first published in 2021. China placed strict limits on the time young people may spend playing online games. The move is part of a broader effort to enforce social guidelines. But cracking down on video game play is not unique to … [Read more...] about 中國電子遊戲限制的背後是什麼？
Banning online games not a solution — should be regulated
They are skill-based and protected under Article 19(a), says Sameer Barde Many States have taken to banning online games but this is not the solution to prevent the users from getting addicted these games and losing money, said Sameer Barde, CEO, E-Gaming Federation, a nonprofit organisation that works towards self-regulating the sector. Online … [Read more...] about Banning online games not a solution — should be regulated
India’s EGaming Crash Coming?
Is the game over for India’s booming online gaming industry? A wave of laws, rules in several states threatens to kill large parts of India’s rapidly growing online gaming industry. Nikita Luther is India’s top poker player, the first woman and second player from the country to win a bracelet at the World Series of Poker, the game’s top competition. Yet at … [Read more...] about India’s EGaming Crash Coming?