Today, September 18 Google has removed the Indian e-commerce payment giant Paytm’s app from the Play Store for repeatedly violating its gambling policy.
Paytm is one of India’s largest startups and a heavily used digital payments service, has been suspended by Google from the Play Store. As indicated by a report by TechCrunch, Paytm’s consumer facing app has been suspended from the Play Store after Google took cognizance of “repeated violations” by Paytm of Google’s Play Store app policies.
Google has also booted the Paytm First Games app from the Play Store.
Are you ready to play the Paytm Cricket League? #PCL 🏆
Collect player cards, create your own team & win prizes worth up to ₹5 CRORE!
Get started: https://t.co/44tul1BY8g pic.twitter.com/PYVczxOX5k
— Paytm (@Paytm) September 17, 2020
In a statement, Google said that as a global policy, it doesn’t allow any unregulated
We have the same goals for our gambling policy. We don’t allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting. This includes if an app leads consumers to an external website that allows them to participate in paid tournaments to win real money or cash prizes, it is a violation of our policies.
In a tweet, Paytm said that its Android app is temporarily unavailable on the Play Store and it’ll be back soon.
Dear Paytm’ers,
Paytm Android app is temporarily unavailable on Google’s Play Store for new downloads or updates. It will be back very soon.
All your money is completely safe, and you can continue to enjoy your Paytm app as normal.
— Paytm (@Paytm) September 18, 2020
