Cabinet approves Online Gaming Bill making online betting punishable: Sources
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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved the Online Gaming Bill , making online betting a punishable offence, as per ET sources.The bill is likely to be introduced in the Lok Sabha tomorrow, said an ET Now report.This follows a rise in fraud cases in recent months, with investigating agencies also stepping up action against celebrities promoting such applications.(More to come)
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