Fantasy gaming apps and government job Fantasy gaming apps and government job

4 months ago

A freind of mine did some fantasy gaming apps and opinion trading apps,sports fantasy apps,maybe others too of this sphere,whatever is there and so, he is a government job aspirant, aspiring for lower grade state jobs to upsc and so, he is consious though he left all of those 2-3 years ago,the accounts are still there, he is consious if the presence of such apps though he is not currently using any of them will hamper him getting a government job due to any rules or laws present, he left all of them but is consious about the presence of such apps, though he uninstalled,he heard that government job holders can't do any other business so he is asking that this whether this past affiliations though he is not currently not involved in anything, will they hamper him getting the job, in some he might have put pan details,bank details, and other sensitive information, though uninstalled the accounts are still there, he is worrying as hell,he is getting sick,he don't even remember where he opened and so, he rememberes one or two,and there is no way to know some,please tell me so I could help him,also certain apps to earn money by doing some tasks are irrelevant in this discussion right?he did them too, tell about the fantasy gaming apps, opinion tradings and then about normal task and earn, and so

Anik

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A.Dear Client,
Playing online games that involve skill, referred to as "games of skill," is legal in India. On the other hand, games of chance, where outcomes rely on luck rather than skill, are considered "games of chance" and are illegal. Fantasy sports games are categorized as skill-based activities and are not viewed as gambling or betting. Judicial decisions and regulatory bodies in India recognize fantasy sports as a legitimate business, exempting them from the Public Gambling Act of 1867. Participating in fantasy sports is legal and does not impact an individual's criminal record. However, individuals selected for government service should delete or deactivate such gaming or trading apps before taking up the position, as engaging in other trades or occupations is prohibited in government service.
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A.Dear Client,
Online games are played using human intellect, i.e skill, and because of the 'game of skill', and which is legal in India. In contrast, online games played using chance where results are obtained by chance not using human intellect is a 'Game of chance' which is not legal in India. Fantasy sports games are not regarded as gambling or betting in India, but rather as skill-based activities. Players can take pleasure in these games knowing that they are legitimate as determined by judicial decisions and regulatory bodies. Fantasy sports are a legitimate business in India and do not fall under the Public Gambling Act, of 1867. Since it is not illegal, it does not reflect in the criminal record of any person. However, engagement in other trades or occupations is prohibited once a person is selected for Govt. Service. So, it is advisable, that the existing status of all these gaming apps or trading apps should be deleted or deactivated before applying for or taking up a Government job.
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A.Dear sir,
Your friend has to close all websites and bank account etc., even cancel all trade and GST licenses to get government job.
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