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With a powerful independent regulator and clearly laid-out processes, the draft online gaming rules notified late on Thursday pave the way for a long-awaited clean-up of betting-linked social ills, experts said.
Esports are recognised as official sports for the first time and the involvement of the Ministry of Youth Affair & Sports will ensure they are treated with equal importance to cricket, football and badminton, they said.
“This should accelerate grassroots programmes, open the door for state and district-level championships, and ensure players…
