Rummy Card Game Temporarily Banned in Kerala, Assam, and Karnataka Due to Reports of Addiction and Suicides
In a significant move aimed at safeguarding public health and well-being, authorities in Kerala, Assam, and Karnataka have taken decisive action by temporarily banning the popular online rummy card game. The decision comes in response to mounting concerns over the adverse impact of the game on individuals' mental and physical health, as well as reports of tragic incidents, including suicides linked to excessive gameplay addiction. The ban, which affects the online service of Rummy Time Play, has been enforced following a surge in reports highlighting the alarming rise in addiction levels among players across the aforementioned states. Numerous cases have emerged of individuals, both young and old, succumbing to the addictive nature of the game, leading to severe consequences for their mental well-being and, in tragic instances, even resulting in loss of life. Authorities cite the need to address the growing prevalence of gaming addiction, particularly among vulnerable segments of...
