Paytm Back to PlayStore, Paytm First Games App Remain Banned
- Muyiwa
- Sep 19, 2020
- 2 min read
After hours of Paytm been evicted from PlayStore, the money app regains its places on the Google-owned Google PlayStore; but about Paytm First Games, Will it still be restored?

After what turns out to be a heated day for Paytm following its ban on PlayStore, the app regains its spot back. Google PlayStore had another Paytm app banned. Some that were not banned include Paytm Business, Paytm mall, Paytm Money, and others.
Why Paytm Was Removed From Play Store Before been restored?
The Paytm app was withdrawn from PlayStore because the app had an addition of the fantasy cricket tournament which violates Google Play policies. Also, Google Play banned another Paytm app — the Paytm First Games app. The world search engine banned the latter because it included fantasy cricket features with real-time money betting. And according to PlayStore, this violated their Play Store policy on betting.
What Is Google’s Play Store Policy On Gambling Or Betting?
Google policy forbids any online casinos or gambling apps on its play store. Google desist from apps that lead users to an external site that permits them to partake in paid tournaments for real cash. For example, the popular game Dream 11, a fantasy sport, is not permitted too on Google PlayStore because of the latter reason.
What Paytm App Remains Banned On Playstore Even After Restoring Paytm?
Even after the Paytm app has its app reinstated back, one is still left in the ban list by Google Play Store. Paytm First Games app still remains banned. No sign of any development has been made by Google Play Store in restoring this app. It seems both Paytm and Google Play Store are still at loggerheads on this.
But here is one thing. The several prizes in the form of cash backs were included in the Paytm First game app which caused it ban. In a way, these cash backs mean giving money back to Indias. The crucial question is, Is giving cashback to people gambling or ?




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