“Given the matter has reached the PMO, it means that the central government has finally understood how serious the issue has become. With the current government's worldview and religious, moral and cultural inclinations, it is unlikely that the Prime Minister or cabinet will take a favourable view of such online games being played for stakes and will be mindful of the social impact it causes. A nationwide ban or some other tough measures to curb the impact of such games cannot be ruled out,” observed an industry observer and an expert on policy matters.