Vijay Deverakonda’s team also maintained that his endorsement was strictly for legally recognised skill-based games.
Following allegations that Rana Daggubati had promoted illegal betting apps, the actor’s team issued a clarification on Thursday, saying that his endorsement is in “full compliance with the law.”
In a statement, Rana’s team clarified that the actor had entered into a contract with a company as a brand ambassador for skill-based games, which expires in 2017. His endorsement was strictly limited to regions where such games were legally permitted.
“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,” the statement read.”
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,” it added.
Vijay Deverakonda’s team also maintained that his endorsement was strictly for legally recognised skill-based games. “His endorsement was strictly confined to region
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