The government has instructed social media influencers not to promote online betting and betting games. The IT and Broadcast Ministry has given strict orders to influencers that they should not promote any kind of online betting and gambling games or such surrogate platforms on social media. The ministry said that promoting betting and gambling games in this way can have social and financial side effects on the youth.
Social media accounts will be banned
The central government said that action will be taken against influencers making such promotions under the Consumer Protection Act 2019, which includes deletion or banning of social media accounts to legal action. Not only this, the government has also instructed online advertising intermediaries not to target Indian audiences for such promotions.
Apart from this, the government has also asked social media platforms not to promote such sensational promotional content on their platforms. Let us tell you that on March 6, 2024, an advisory was issued by the Consumer Protection Authority, which instructed social media influencers and celebrities not to promote online betting and gambling.
The Consumer Protection Authority had asked social media influencers and celebrities not to promote online betting and gambling directly or indirectly. The government has commented on the advisory of the Consumer Protection Authority.
Instructions before IPL 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) is starting from today i.e. 22nd March 2024. In this cricket fever, such betting and online gambling games are promoted directly or indirectly on social media platforms. Even before the start of IPL, the government has asked social media influencers not to endorse for such promotions.
– with IANS inputs