Online gambling law has been named unconstitutional by the Karnataka High Court in its order on Monday(February 14), giving a major reprieve to platforms like Mobile Premier League(MPL), Ace2Three, and Dream11, among others. The order is positive for these companies since they were banned from operating in the state in October 2021.
“The writ petitions succeed, and the provisions are ultra vires of the Constitution and struck down,” A Division Bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Krishna S Dixit told, as per Bar and Bench.
Previously, gamers in Karnataka should access all the preceding online platforms in the coming days, allowing them to participate in several fantasy sports tournaments and support a chance to win handsome pecuniary rewards once again.
Five most expensive players in IPL history: IPL Auction
Here is a look at the top five most expensive players in the league’s history.
Chris Morris – INR 16.25 Crore
Chris Morris became the most expensive purchase in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history when Rajasthan Royals bid for his services at the IPL 2021 mini-auction. He is an all-rounder player.
Yuvraj Singh – INR 16 Crore
The flashy left-hander was roped in by Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) ahead of the 2015 season for the highest INR 16 crore, just a year after Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) made a successful buy of INR 14 Crore for him. He is an all-rounder player.
Pat Cummins – INR 15.5 Crore
In IPL 2020, Kolkata Knight Riders broke the bank on Pat Cummins for INR 15.5 crore bid. The lanky Australia pacer took the IPL by storm in 2020, making him the most expensive overseas acquisition the league had seen.
Kyle Jamieson – INR 15 Crore
The towering Kiwi was the 2nd most expensive player at the IPL auctions 2021, with Virat Kohli-led RCB taking him in its fold for a staggering INR 15 crore.
Ben Stokes – INR 14.5 Crore
The talismanic England all-rounder more than legitimate his price tag of INR 14.5 crores with an outstanding 2017 season for Rising Pune Supergiant.
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