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It's about time the
Indian government legalizes Poker
Poker – an attractive game of extreme skill, patience and
practice! Popular throughout the world, it is accepted worldwide today that
poker is not gambling, not a game of chance, but rather a skill-based game that
requires mastery and expertise, just like any other sport!
Independent India is creating great impressions, being a
part of the BRIC community, as a growing economy in the world, arriving on the
global scenario and being perceived as a tolerant country that values and
cherishes its exemplary democracy. Freedom to practice any profession is woven
into the cultural fabric of modern India. In fact, the Indian diaspora has been
making impressive progress in the global sports arena of late!
Is it not therefore correct for lovers of poker to expect
the authorities to move with the times and change how the legislation views
poker? There is ample proof of a changing legislative mindset keeping up with
the changing modern trends. The recent announcement by Uttarakhand Chief
Minister having the intention to legalize hemp (marijuana) farming across the
state is a trailblazer towards a progressive India. Hemp is an important
industrial plant and can fetch good revenue for the country, pushed by the
Natural Fiber Policy of the Textile Ministry, which recognized a surge in hemp
demand across the country and the world.
Exciting ripples are
being felt!
Drawing parallels in the Indian gaming world, Indian law
classifies all games under two broad categories – those of luck or and those of
skill. The Supreme Court has maintained that rummy is a game of skill. The
Karnataka High Court passed a landmark judgement in 2013 that declared poker as
a predominant game of skill, along with rummy. Andhra Pradesh has also passed a
similar ruling.
In fact, it is in the hand of each state to formulate the
laws of gambling and gaming.Many states, such as Sikkim, Goa and Daman allow
poker to be played in casinos. Nagaland looks all set to propose a bill that
will legalize online gaming, claiming to be the first state to actually try and
pass a legislation that supports online skill games such as rummy and poker.
These moves have sparked a debate and a hope for the poker
players and fans, who like to test their skills at the game, albeit the legal
way. There are a number of online poker gaming sites that have become popular
owing to the courts’ verdicts above.
The love for poker is on the rise among Indians who find the
game intriguing and challenging. Moreover, it gives them a perfect opportunity
to test their analytical skills as well. But laws are still ambiguous about the
status of poker, and are subject to interpretation. This proves to be a major
hurdle in the way of the growth and popularity of this game.
Legalize and thrive
Time and again, it has proven that giving the legal stamp to
the existence of a social fact has helped to generate public trust and in turn
curbed illicit practices. The Delhi Government’s legalization of ‘unauthorized’
colonies has helped the municipal bodies as well as the people residing in
these colonies.
Allowing the poker rooms, both physical and online to
operate openly under the legal ambit, would not only suppress corruption and
underhand dealings, it can also be a source of great revenue for the country.
The International
Scene
The Monte Carlo of the East – Macau, is one great example!
The glamorous haven has shot to fame in a short span of time and has even given
stalwarts such as Lag Vegas and Atlantic City a tough competition! Macau
generated $45 billion in revenues from poker in 2013 alone!
Countries like UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Costa
Rica, Malta and Thailand are some of the countries that let complete or
restricted playing of poker enjoy legal status. Some countries even allow poker
playing to be exempted from tax. In fact, some of these destinations are
extremely popular and have attracted many global master-players who have
achieved worldwide fame owing to highly successful careers built out of their
mastery in poker!
Shouldn’t India
follow suit?
Isn’t it time
that India shakes off its traditional myopic view and legalizes poker? This
will enable fans to pursue poker as a serious sport and also help make India a
hot destination for fair and open gaming, inviting players from around the
globe, while also adding millions or billions to our GDP!
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