Clarifications Row: After Vijay Deverakonda, Prakash Raj & Rana on Betting Promotion

Several illegal betting apps are out there spoiling the lives of youth. In the chase for easy money, a lot of people are getting on to the wrong track. Many celebrities and influencers are promoting it without any social responsibility. Vijay Deverakonda, Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj and 25 others were booked by the government. Vijay issued a press note that his participation is limited to promote the brand for the skill-based games.

Now, Prakash Raj and Rana Daggubati also issued clarification over these cases.

“I did an ad for a gaming app in 2016, but my conscience didn’t accept it. I refused to renew the contract and have not promoted any betting apps since. In 2021, when they used my snippets again, I sent them a notice to stop. I urge youngsters—don’t fall victim to gambling,” revealed Prakash Raj.

On the other hand, Rana’s Team sent a press note to the public. The following is the statement:

This is to clarify that Rana Daggubati entered into a contract with a company to act as a brand ambassador for skill-based games, which expired in 2017.

His endorsement was strictly limited to regions where online skill-based games were legally permitted.

Rana Daggubati’s legal team thoroughly reviews all partnerships before any agreements are made. After a careful legal review, he agreed to endorse the platform, ensuring full compliance with the law.

This press note is being issued to address any misconceptions and to confirm that Rana Daggubati’s endorsement of a legal and skill-based gaming platform was fully compliant with the law. It is essential to highlight these online games, have been recognized by the Supreme Court of India as distinct from gambling. The Court has ruled that these games are based on skill, not chance, and are therefore legally allowed.