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FIFS, Meta compile user manual for fantasy sports platforms in India

The guide gives an insight into what exactly a fantasy sport is--game of skill that's distinct from various similar formats and is not related to betting, gambling or wagering

Online gaming, games, fantasy sports, e-sports
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Deepsekhar Choudhury Bengaluru
The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS), a self-regulatory industry body for fantasy sports platforms, on Thursday released a ‘User Guide To Fantasy Sports,’ compiled with support from social media giant Meta (formerly Facebook). The manual is aimed at creating a healthy ecosystem for responsible play on fantasy sports platforms.

Anwar Shirpurwala, chief executive officer (CEO), FIFS, said, “The Fantasy sports industry is undergoing revolutionary changes, especially after the recent announcements made by the central government including formation of an Animation, Visual, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) promotion task force, 5G rollout and others to help make India a global hub

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