Days after ban on online gambling in Karnataka, case lodged against Dream 11
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Dream Sports, an online fantasy sports platform in Bengaluru, has been accused of running online games of wagering and skill risking the money of the players. The case has also been registered against the directors of Sporta Technologies Private Limited and Dream 11. The Indian Express has contacted Dream Sports for a response. They declined to comment. It is the first case registered after modifying the law to curb online gaming. Karnataka government notified amendments to the Karnata Police Act, 1963. Many companies had blocked their mobile applications related to online gambling.
The new law aims to strengthen the Karnataka Police Act to make gambling a cognizable and non-bailable offence. It covers all forms of wagering or betting except horse races and lotteries. The maximum punishment for owners of gambling centres is increased from one year to three years of imprisonment and fines from Rs 1,000 to Rs1 lakh. For aiding or abetting gambling, the punishment is enhanced to six months imprisonment, and a Rs 10,00 fine.
Apps block access to users of Karnataka from the next day. Mobile Premier League blocked access based on the geo-location. Confederation of All India Traders had urged the government to reconsider its proposed ban on online and skill gaming.
