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TORF Urges Govt to Set Up Self-Regulatory Body
A recent draft report submitted by Niti Aayog caused quite a stir in the online gaming industry as it proposed to set up a self-regulatory body for fantasy sports. The report titled ‘Guiding Principles for the Uniform National-Level Regulation of Online Fantasy Sports Platforms in India’ caused many organizations like The Online Rummy Federation (TORF) to urge Niti Aayog to include the entire online gaming industry instead of just singling out fantasy sports. India’s complex and dated laws on gambling have hampered the growth of the online gaming sector. A selfregulatory body, officially set up by the government could have tremendous benefits for the industry as a whole.
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Virat Kohli In Legal Soup After Kerala HC Issues A Notice
The Kerala High Court issued a legal notice to Virat Kohli due to his association with an online rummy brand. Along with Kohli, actors Aju Varghese and Tamanna Bhatia also received the legal notice. A divisional bench of the High Court led by Chief Justice S Manikumar had sent out the notice, after a plea seeking to ban online rummy sites was submitted by a Thissur resident. The victim alleged that the partnership between these influential figures and online rummy platforms were enticing users to gamble away their life savings. The plea also referenced the death of an ISRO employee who took his own life after falling into a debt of INR 21 Lakh.
Dangal Games Raises $1 Million To Fund Expansion
Dangal Games is among the leading companies in the skill gaming industry. The company raised USD 1 Million in a ‘Series A’ fund from an unknown strategic investor. Founded by Varun Mahna, Varun Puri, Shashwat Jain, Karan Gandhi and Manan Sobti, it has grown to become one of the top skill gaming brands. The Delhi-based firm will use the fund to expand its portfolio further and build the ‘technological capabilities’ of the company. Along with PokerDangal the brand launched RummyDangal to offer rummy fans an enjoyable playing experience. They are now looking to expand into fantasy sports as well.
