Overview

• Gehlot said online fantasy gaming and gambling platforms have seen continuous growth, ensnaring a rising number of young people.
• He cited media and social reports indicating that hundreds of thousands of youths have fallen into debilitating debt chasing quick gains.
• The former chief minister pointed to several instances where mounting losses from gaming debts led individuals to take their own lives.
• Gehlot criticized the government’s decision to permit these apps without adequate safeguards, warning they threaten the future of the state’s youth.
• He urged authorities to introduce strict regulations and monitoring mechanisms to protect young players from financial ruin and addiction.