The Indian state of Nagaland has become the first in the country to approve online skills game legislation.
The Prohibition of Gambling and Promotion of Online Games of Skill Bill, specifically defines gambling as “wagering or betting on games of chance” while exempting games “where there is preponderance of skill over chance,” according to CalvinAyre.com.
The bill has been studied by a select committee, which delivered its report to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Thursday. The Morung Express reported that the committee unanimously recommended the bill be passed.
The bill now requires the state governor’s signature to become law, after which the government will begin drafting regulations and licensing details, a process that is expected to take a few months, according to CavinAyre.com.
