{
  "id": 6299845,
  "title": "CCI closes real money games-related case against Google",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/cci-closes-real-money-games-related-case-against-google",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-08T16:33:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Economic Times Tech",
    "slug": "economic-times-tech",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/cci-closes-real-money-games-related-case-against-google/articleshow/133933225.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) concluded a case against Google related to real money games. In 2022, Winzo Games Pvt Ltd had filed a complaint against Google, alleging restrictions on Real Money Games (RMG) on Google Play and issues with the advertisement policy. The CCI began a detailed investigation in 2024, but in a 21-page order, they cited several factors indicating the case should be closed.\n\nThe regulator noted the unique combination of circumstances, including the implementation of the Online Gaming Act in May 2026, which prohibited online money gaming services without distinguishing between games of skill and games of chance. Google had made commitments to address anti-competition concerns and the Online Gaming Act came into force just before the investigation was to continue.\n\nCCI stated that continuing the inquiry would not improve market access, consumer choice, or remedy the distortion identified. The discontinuation of Google's Pilot Program and advertising permissions, combined with the withdrawal of the informant, Winzo Games Pvt Ltd, made the continuation of the inquiry unnecessary. The Act's validity is currently under challenge in the Supreme Court, but for now, it remains the governing law. The CCI reserved the right to take action if the relevant provisions of the Online Gaming Act were repealed or ceased to operate.",
  "summary": "In 2022, Winzo Games Pvt Ltd filed a complaint against Google alleging restrictions for Real Money Games (RMG) on Google Play and about advertisement policy, among others. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) in 2024 ordered a detailed probe into the matter. Google made a commitment offering to address the anti-competition concerns, and the Online Gaming Act came into force from May 2026.",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "CCI closes antitrust inquiry against Google over real-money gaming apps",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/cci-closes-antitrust-inquiry-against-google-over-real-money-gaming",
        "published": "2026-09-08T17:53:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}