Google proposes to allow real money games on Google Play

Google has proposed to allow real-money games on Google Play in India as part of addressing anti-competition concerns.

Besides, the technology major has suggested changes to Google Ads Policy and permits games of skill to be advertised in India, subject to certain conditions.

In November 2024, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had ordered an investigation against Google on a complaint filed by Winzo Games Pvt Ltd. Against this backdrop, Google has submitted a commitment proposal to the regulator.

“The Play Commitment Proposal, along with the Ads Commitment Proposal, addresses the Hon’ble Commission’s concerns by ensuring inclusive access to Google Play and Google Ads for all compliant RMGs, eliminating any alleged competitive disadvantages, and standardising policies to prevent



any adverse effects on competition,” Google said in the proposal.

RMGs refer to Real Money Games. In its order, CCI had mentioned that the alleged exclusion of certain RMG apps from Google Play could result in a denial of market access. and also that the selective onboarding of DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) and Rummy apps allegedly distorts the competitive landscape.

It was also flagged that the prolonged duration of the pilot program, which includes only DFS and Rummy apps, is said to perpetuate advantages for these apps, creating barriers for new entrants.

“Google will replace the current pilot program by allowing the distribution of all RMGs self-declared by developers as permissible online real money games as per applicable laws/jurisprudence, on Google Play in India,” the company said.