Kerala government considers the inclusion of poker as a game of skill
The government of Kerala, an Indian state, is considering amending a 40-year old law, which will make the reorganization of bridge and poker as games of skill possible, according to a recent announcement and a report by Glaws.
Last year, Jay Sayta, a gaming lawyer, discovered the clause, which exempts games such as dart throw, rummy, and ball throw shooting contests from the Gaming Act’s penal provisions. Based on the discovery, Sayta petitioned Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who held the position at the time, that since the element of chance…