The Madras High Court upheld Tamil Nadu government's regulations on the real money gaming (RMG) sector, impacting companies like Play Games 24x7, Junglee Games, and WinZO.
The court ruled that the state has the authority to legislate on public health matters, including regulating online games of skill played for money.
Tamil Nadu's rules banning online real money games between midnight and 5 AM were deemed valid due to concerns over addiction, mental health, and suicides linked to gaming losses.
The regulations include bans on gameplay during specific hours, mandatory warnings, prohibitions on minors, display of spending limits, KYC verification, and warnings about the addictive nature of online gaming.