Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday stated in a tweet that online gaming rules do not need to get into the nuances of chance or skills, as wagering is prohibited in all forms of games, regardless of their nature.

He clarified that wager is a well-defined expression in contract law, and its meaning has been clearly established by judicial decisions. Thus, there is no need to consider the nuances of chance or skill, as the harm of wagering is directly prohibited.

The government has recently notified norms to regulate the online gaming sector, prohibiting real money games involving wagering or betting.

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— Rajeev Chandrasekhar