The expansion of online gaming in India is causing an increase in debt, addiction and serious consequences for families, including suicides. Despite measures taken by the Government to curb this activity, the phenomenon continues to grow and affect thousands of people across the country. The story of Harish, a 22-year-old from the state of Telangana, is presented by Al Jazeera as a dramatic example of the risks associated with this problem. Harish started betting online during the COVID-19 pandemic, initially with small amounts, but ended up accumulating significant losses over time. The article mentions that a player, the mother and the father from the same family reportedly committed suicide in India, evidencing the devastating impact that online gaming addiction can have on families. This phenomenon represents a crisis that goes beyond the screens, deeply affecting the real life of the people involved.
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Online game is crisis beyond the screen: player, mother and father committed suicide in India
ZAP Notícias14 September 2026 at 13:40
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Indian families face devastating consequences from online gaming, including growing debt and suicides, even with government attempts to regulate the activity. This phenomenon, accelerated by the pandemic, shows how digital betting addiction can destroy entire lives and families.
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