"online-gaming"

Parents need to be informed about the dangers of these platforms and children need to be counselled against such entities, he said.

In terms of users, the online casual gaming sub-segment at 42 crore gamers accounted for 97 per cent of total gamers last year.

The global gaming industry is expected to grow in the next few years, and the risks associated with it, such as cybercrimes and cyberbullying, must be acknowledged by parents, gamers and the government

Many believe the game help develop strategic thinking

Following the footsteps of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, the state of Tamil Nadu has also amended its laws to restrict online gaming within its territory.

TV ads including fantasy sports must contain warning message which should occupy at least 20% of the ad space

The guidelines also state that gaming advertisements cannot depict users under the age of 18 years as engaged in playing a game of “online gaming for real money winnings”.

With children spending more time online, the risk of exposure to inappropriate content and falling prey to cybercriminals are on the rise