The Indian government is all set to ban online games that use real money, including those based on skill. Gaming firms have written to the home minister, saying such a move would be a "death knell" to the $23 billion industry. Why is India banning this money spinner? Is banning real money gaming the right move? Palki Sharma tells you.

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