00:00If your favorite game involves cash, you're in for a shock. India just slammed the brakes on online money gaming, no exceptions.
00:07Here's what that means for you. The new law bans every online game where you can win or lose money.
00:13No more online rummy, no more poker, no more fantasy cricket for cash, even advertising these games, that's illegal too.
00:20Break the rules and you could face up to three years in jail and a fine of one crore rupees.
00:25Repeat offenders? The penalties get even tougher up to five years behind bars.
00:30And two crores in fines. The government says this crackdown is to fight addiction, financial fraud and protect families, calling it a problem bigger than drugs.
00:39Industry insiders are fuming, warning of massive job losses, company shutdowns, a rush toward risky offshore sites.
00:45Here's the twist. Esports are still allowed. Social gaming is still allowed.
00:50But anything with real money is out. What do you think? Necessary move or too extreme? Drop your take below.
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