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AIGF kicked off
the Mumbai leg of PRO SERIES by hosting a ‘Knowledge session’ with
International poker operator – Pokerstars
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Opinion leaders
like Roland Landers – CEO AIGF, AnkurDewani - CEO, Pokerstars India,RanjanaAdhikari - Nishith Desai
Associates and MuskanSethi - Pro
player shared insights about the Online Poker industry
November,
India:All India Gaming
Federation (AIGF), the Industry body for online skill gaming in India successfully
launched the second edition of ‘PRO SERIES’ - which aims to bring recognition and create awareness
about online Skill Gaming in India.
This year, AIGF kick started the
second edition, by hosting a knowledge
sessionwithinternational poker
operator – Pokerstars in Mumbai and highlighted topics like developments in the poker industry, the legal
landscape of Poker in India, the importance of self-regulation,responsible
gaming and Poker is growing in the Indian & international market.
Explaining the objective of this
initiative, Mr. Roland Landers, CEO –
All India Gaming Federation said, “Though
the Industry is witnessing robust growth for the business and in terms of
player adoption there still exists a lack of understanding around
online skill gaming in India hence it is important to create awareness
amongst relevant stakeholders. ‘PRO SERIES’ aims to achieve that objective
wherein top professional players and other domain experts will share key
insights about Poker being a mind sports and on the dependence of various
skills required for playing it.”
“I am glad that AIGF’s association with
Pokerstars will enable spreading awareness about the gameand focus on our self
– regulation mechanism”.Mr. Landers
added.
The online poker industry is growing
at a rapid pace in India and it is estimated to be at around 15 percent of the
entire online skill gaming universe in India. Elaborating on the same Mr. AnkurDewani, CEO, PokerStars India stated,
“We are happy to
see India taking up poker & other games of skill that are not just another
entertainment option but can also provide a platform to those looking to learn
new skills. Our endeavor is to help boost this growth by investing in ATL
marketing campaigns like the one we launched as India's first Poker TV ad
campaign in March this year.”
He
further added, “We at PokerStars.in ensure
utmost safety and security for all our players who use our platform and have
strict policies in place to ensure player safety and experience.”
Highlighting
the legal landscape of Poker in India, Co
– Head: Media, Gaming & Entertainment Practice Group, Nishith Desai
Associates, Ms. RanjanaAdhikari stated, “The current legal framework is a state wise regime, contemplating
mainly brick and mortar based gaming. But with most entertainment platforms
going digital, a state-wise law doesn’t address the needs of a thriving
internet based business. Contrasting judicial approach and legislative changes
of the states, threaten the stability and sustainability of online gaming
businesses. A central law regulating the same is perhaps the need of the
hour, to give the industry stability in legislative policy and clarity for
decision making.”
"Following
the successful self-regulation model of the broadcasting industry, AIGF’s
initiative to self -regulate games like Poker is in the right spirit and
direction. Skill gaming is in fact protected by the Constitution of India and
the poker industry embracing self-regulation as an interim framework to govern
themselves, reflects the bonafide intent to remain above law.” She
added
Sharing a player’s perspective, Pro – player, Pokerstars& Responsible
Gaming Ambassador -AIGF, Ms. MuskanSethi, said “What could've been better than turning my passion into
profession? Though, initially I started playing poker for points with my
friends and acquaintances, the urge to be the leader always pushed me to get
the best out of my game. As I read and practiced the game avidly, for me it was
a game of skill that required one to have knowledge of mathematics, psychology,
game strategy and probability."
AIGF has been at the forefront of
advocating for a regulated Online Gaming marketplace in India and PRO SERIES is
another one such initiative that aims at
sensitizing & educating the community about the Online Poker industry with
the help of events, knowledge sessions, round tables, conferences and many
other initiatives. This year, the second
edition of PRO SERIES will consist of a multicity knowledge session involving
India’s best Pokers pros, key operators and other stakeholders in various
cities.
About AIGF
The All India Gaming Federation is a
not-for-profit registered society based in Mumbai, that focuses on bringing
recognition to the online skill gaming Industry in India.
The AIGF is committed to dealing with issues pertaining
to the online gaming industry through self-regulation, knowledge papers,
conferences &events. Since inception in 2016, AIGF has been at the
forefront, working with relevant policymakers to demonstrate the economic benefits
that accrue from the online skill gaming industry.
To know more about AIGF, please visit: http://aigf.in/about_aigf/
About PokerStars.IN
PokerStars.IN is
operated by Sachiko Gaming Pvt Ltd, an online skill game provider which is a
part of Sugal&Damani Group. Sugal&Damani Group is a leading business
house primarily dealing with lottery and gaming businesses and is the largest
state government lottery operator in India. It is one of the major players
operating other games of skill like rummy, quiz and fantasy sports under the KhelPlay brand. Apart from
lotteries and gaming, Sugal&Damani Group also has interests in information
technology, e-commerce, payment services and real estate.
To know more about PokerStars, please visit: https://www.pokerstars.in/
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