Union Government told the Supreme Court that unregulated real-money gaming has become a high-risk zone linked to terror financing, money laundering and rising suicides, estimating nearly ₹20,000 crore in annual losses. It urged strong regulation to protect public welfare.
The Madras High Court upheld Tamil Nadu’s ban on online real-money gaming between 12 AM and 5 AM to mitigate addiction and public health risks. Despite opposition from gaming companies, the Court deemed the measure necessary and constitutional. It emphasized that gambling differs from free games, prompting potential addiction and financial losses.