A young man in Chennai took his own life after losing his mother's cancer funds to online rummy addiction.

A 26-year-old man from Chennai, addicted to online rummy during the pandemic, lost his mother's cancer treatment fund of 30,000 rupees, leading to his suicide after a confrontation with his family. This tragic incident highlights the growing issue of online gambling addiction in the region, with 48 suicides reported in Tamil Nadu over the past four years. The Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority (TNOGA) is taking strict action against such apps, prohibiting online gambling and betting.

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