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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Google ready to let real money games play if self declared
Google LLC has approached the Competition Commission of India (CCI), promising to remedy the alleged exclusion of certain real money games applications from Google Play . The anti-trust regulator had ordered a probe against the US tech major in November 2024 following a complaint by online gaming company Winzo. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Design Thinking Project Management Digital Marketing MBA Technology Product Management MCA PGDM Data Analytics others healthcare Others Public Policy Operations Management Cybersecurity Management Finance Data Science Healthcare Data Science CXO Leadership Artificial Intelligence Degree Skills you'll gain: Duration: 25 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK PCP DTIM Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks IIM Indore CERT-IIMI DTAI Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Google has proposed to allow the distribution of all real money games (RMG) self-declared by developers as permissible under laws on Google Play in India, subject to certain conditions, according to its commitment offer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Immediately Do Something if You See These Bugs In Medellin Undo Developers will have to submit proof that the app is in good standing with a recognised third-party body that meets certain criteria and "which has been recognised in Google's policies as acceptable." Live Events Such bodies will determine if it is a permissible game of skill. These recognised third parties will be required to meet objective criteria, and may include industry associations such as the All India Gaming Federation , EGF, and Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports. "As with other apps distributed on Google Play, RMGs would also be subject to compliance with applicable laws/jurisprudence and Google policies , including the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement (DDA) and Developer Program Policies (DPP)," Google said. "To this end, Google will update its DPP to reflect these changes (in RMG policy update )," it added. It will also replace its pilot programme, which was flagged as discriminatory, by the RMG policy update, "ensuring no further alleged exclusions persist." In parallel, Google is finalising its approach for an appropriate business model that considers developers' commercial models in the RMG industry, it said. Once the CCI formally accepts the commitment proposal, Google will start allowing the distribution of compliant RMGs on Google Play within 120 days, it said. The CCI has sought public comments on Google's offer by August 20.
Economic Times
9 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Google ready to let real money games play if self declared
Google has proposed to the CCI to allow the distribution of all real money games (RMGs) on Google Play in India, addressing concerns raised by a probe initiated after a complaint from Winzo. Developers must prove compliance with laws and third-party verification. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Google LLC has approached the Competition Commission of India (CCI), promising to remedy the alleged exclusion of certain real money games applications from Google Play The anti-trust regulator had ordered a probe against the US tech major in November 2024 following a complaint by online gaming company has proposed to allow the distribution of all real money games (RMG) self-declared by developers as permissible under laws on Google Play in India, subject to certain conditions, according to its commitment will have to submit proof that the app is in good standing with a recognised third-party body that meets certain criteria and "which has been recognised in Google's policies as acceptable."Such bodies will determine if it is a permissible game of recognised third parties will be required to meet objective criteria, and may include industry associations such as the All India Gaming Federation , EGF, and Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports."As with other apps distributed on Google Play, RMGs would also be subject to compliance with applicable laws/jurisprudence and Google policies , including the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement (DDA) and Developer Program Policies (DPP)," Google said."To this end, Google will update its DPP to reflect these changes (in RMG policy update )," it will also replace its pilot programme, which was flagged as discriminatory, by the RMG policy update, "ensuring no further alleged exclusions persist."In parallel, Google is finalising its approach for an appropriate business model that considers developers' commercial models in the RMG industry, it the CCI formally accepts the commitment proposal, Google will start allowing the distribution of compliant RMGs on Google Play within 120 days, it CCI has sought public comments on Google's offer by August 20.
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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Google proposes allowing all real-money games on Play Store in India
Google has proposed changes to its Play Store and advertising policies for India's real-money gaming (RMG) sector, potentially allowing more such apps on the platform. The move comes on the heels of tech major moving the Supreme Court against an NCLT order, which partially upheld the Competition Commission of India's (CCI's) ruling that Google had leveraged its dominance in the Android ecosystem. The tech giant also said it was finalising an approach for an 'appropriate business model' that would take into account the commercial model used by developers in the RMG ecosystem. Google has proposed to replace its current pilot program to allow the distribution of all RMGs in India. These games are required to be self-declared by developers as 'as permissible online real money games as per applicable laws/jurisprudence, on Google Play in India'. Apps will be required to submit proof to demonstrate that their app is legally permissible and that it is in good standing with a reputable and authoritative third party body recognised in Google's policies. Games intended for distribution on the Play Store would need to be certified by designated industry associations, which will determine whether a game qualifies as a 'permissible game of skill'. These industry bodies may include online skill gaming associations such as the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), or the E-Gaming Federation (EGF). It will also allow RMGs, that constitute games of skill, to be advertised in India subject to third party certification. 'By permitting all RMGs self-declared by developers as permissible online RMGs as per applicable laws/jurisprudence, any alleged advantage previously conferred to DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) and Rummy apps is eliminated, and the competitive field is levelled,' Google said in its proposal. Compliant RMG apps would be enabled to be distributed on the Google Play Store within 120 days of the acceptance of the tech giant's proposal. In the digital world, RMG refers to skill-based games such as rummy, poker, or fantasy sports, among others, where players can stake money to compete for cash rewards. If the proposal is accepted, Google may also end up earning revenue from an expanded pool of RMG apps and associated advertising.
Fibre2Fashion
14 hours ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Top Bangladesh official optimistic US tariffs to significantly reduce
Bangladesh Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman, who is in Washington now for tariff-related talks, is still optimistic that US tariffs on goods from his country would be significantly reduced. He had hinted at the possibility of bringing the rate down to 15-20 per cent earlier. Bangladesh Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman, in Washington for tariff-related talks, is still optimistic that US tariffs on goods from his country would significantly reduce. The 35-per cent additional US tariffs on Bangladesh will take effect tomorrow, while the third round of talks concluded yesterday without any breakthrough. The RMG sector would be hit the hardest if the new tariffs take effect. The 35-per cent additional US tariffs on goods from Bangladesh are set to take effect tomorrow, while the third round of talks on the issue concluded in Washington yesterday, but reportedly without any visible breakthrough. As the interim government has ordered 25 Boeing aircraft from the United States despite the previous government's commitment to purchase 10 Airbus A350 planes from a French company made during President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Bangladesh in 2023, it is being widely believed in Bangladesh that the tariffs will be brought down to a more acceptable level, a domestic media outlet reported. Bangladesh has finalised a deal with US Wheat Associates to import 700,000 tonnes of wheat annually for the next five years. It has also initiated imports of US LNG and cotton and offered zero import duty on selected American goods. Local traders have been encouraged to source more products from the US market as part of these balancing efforts. These measures reflect the country's efforts to address the trade imbalance with the United States. US imports from Bangladesh last year totalled $8.4 billion, while its exports to Bangladesh amounted to just $2.2 billion. The readymade garments sector would be hit the hardest if the new tariffs take effect on August 1. Without a free trade agreement, the steep tariff will erode the competitiveness of Bangladesh garments in the United States. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Google's proposed remedies in CCI antitrust case could bring more real-money gaming apps to Play Store
Google has proposed opening up Play Store in India to a larger number of real-money gaming (RMG) apps in response to an ongoing antitrust probe by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) related to the tech giant's alleged abuse of dominance in the RMG ecosystem. The broader Play Store access is part of a set of proposed remedies submitted by Google to CCI, according to a notice issued by the competition watchdog inviting public comments on the 'commitment offer'. The antitrust case stems from a complaint filed by Delhi-based online gaming platform Winzo in November last year. As part of its list of proposed fixes aimed at levelling the competitive field, Google said it would allow all real-money gaming apps to be distributed to users in India via Play Store, provided they are 'self-declared by developers as permissible online real-money games as per applicable laws/jurisprudence.' The company also indicated that it may update its advertising policies to allow ads for 'games of skill' in India as long as developers furnish proof showing that they are not 'games of chance' or gambling apps. The deadline for providing feedback on Google's proposed remedies is August 20, 2025. If approved by the CCI, these remedies would not only let developers of real-money gaming apps reach more Android users but also enable Google to earn more revenue from a wider pool of apps and ads for these apps shown on its platforms. As for the finer details of app fees and revenue-sharing from in-app purchases, Google still appears to be figuring it out. 'In parallel, Google is finalising its approach for an appropriate business model which considers developer commercial models in the RMG industry,' the company submitted to CCI. In regards to the CCI's decision to gather public feedback on its commitment proposal, Google told The Indian Express, 'We're pleased the CCI is market testing our proposed framework for real-money games (RMGs) in India. This development reflects our constructive discussions with the CCI and the Indian developer community along with our commitment to building a more open and safe ecosystem for RMG apps across Google Play and Google Ads.' 'We look forward to continuing to work with the CCI and the wider RMG ecosystem, and are confident our proposed framework will empower Indian developers, grow the digital economy, and prioritize user safety,' it added. The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), an industry body which represents Mobile Premier League (MPL), Nazara, Gameskraft, and MyTeam11, among others, welcomed the Play Store changes proposed by Google. 'Over the past three years, we have actively engaged with all relevant stakeholders to help shape balanced and forward-looking policy outcomes for the sector. We're encouraged to see that this constructive engagement is bearing fruit, and believe this move will empower responsible operators, support innovation, and ensure a safer experience for Indian consumers,' Roland Landers, CEO of AIGF, said in a statement. As part of a pilot programme launched in 2022, Google only allowed apps involving daily fantasy sports (DFS) and rummy games to be hosted on the Play Store. While the pilot was supposed to last for a year, these two types of RMG apps remained on the app store. Now, Google has proposed to replace the pilot programme and allow the distribution of all RMGs, with certain conditions: – Developers will be required to self-declare that their apps are permissible online real-money games as per applicable Indian laws and jurisprudence. – Developers will need to submit proof that the app 'is in good standing' with a third-party body recognised by Google. These third-party bodies include industry associations such as AIGF as well as Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) and e-Gaming Federation (EGF). – Developers will also need to ensure that their apps are compliant with Google policies, including the Google Play-Developer Distribution Agreement (DDA) and Developer Program Policies (DPP), which it said will be updated to reflect these changes. Google said it would start allowing developers of compliant RMG apps on the Play Store within 120 days of the CCI accepting its remedies and issuing such an order. In response to concerns raised by CCI on Google permitting ads only from DFS and Rummy apps, the company has proposed that it will allow games of skill to be advertised in India provided: – The advertiser provides proof that it is in good standing with a Recognised Third Party. 'Recognised Third Parties will be required to meet objective criteria, and may include industry associations such as AIGF, EGF and FIFS,' it said. – The advertiser provides Third Party Certification that the game it intends to advertise is a permissible game of skill. – The advertiser complies with Google Ads Policies. If accepted by the CCI, Google said that the related ad policy changes will take effect within 150 days of the regulator's order.
