Vijay’s Team Responds To The Betting App Promotion Case

Vijay Deverakonda is one of the celebrities who was in the news recently as the government filed a case with regards to promoting the betting apps. The star actor, however, responded to the speculations and the controversy. His PR team has sent an official statement in this regard that Vijay’s participation is limited to promote the brand for the skill-based games.

The following is the statement given by Vijay Deverakonda’s PR Team:

This is to inform the public and all concerned parties that Mr. Vijay Deverakonda had officially entered into a contract with a company solely for the limited purpose of serving as a brand ambassador for skill-based games. His endorsement was strictly confined to regions and territories where online skill-based games are legally permitted.

It is important to clarify that skill-based games, including online games such as rummy, have been repeatedly recognized by the Honourable Supreme Court of India as distinct from gambling or gaming. The court has upheld that such games involve skill rather than chance, making them legally permissible.

Mr. Vijay Deverakonda’s legal team and agencies carefully review all associations before entering into any agreements. After a thorough legal review, he had agreed to endorse the skill-based gaming platform A23, ensuring that his association aligned with the law standards.

However, his endorsement term ended in 2023, and he is no longer associated with the brand.

This press release is being issued to eliminate any misconceptions / misinformation and to emphasize that Mr. Vijay Deverakonda’s past endorsement of a legally recognized skill-based gaming company was completely lawful.