India's competition watchdog has ordered a probe into Google's restrictive policies for real-money games on its platform following a complaint from WinZO, calling it discriminatory. This comes as Google faces regulatory issues in India, including penalties for abusing its dominant position in the Android market.
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Google is seen outside Google Bay View facilities during the Made by Google event in Mountain View, California, U.S. August 13, 2024. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo/File PhotoBENGALURU : India's competition watchdog on Thursday ordered a probe into Google 's restrictive policies for real-money games on its platform, following a complaint by online gaming platform WinZO that called it discriminatory.
Google did not immediately respond to requests for comment made after working hours in India and with the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. The updated Google policy allowed real-money games for fantasy sports and rummy, but WinZO was rejected as it also offered games in other categories that Google does not accept, such as the Indian game of carrom, puzzles and car racing.
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