By IANS,
New Delhi : The controversial SMS-based prediction game 6UP launched earlier this year during the Indian Premier League (IPL) is back and will start from the much-awaited Champions Trophy clash between India and Pakistan, Saturday.
The game had come under heavy criticism from the sports ministry that termed it akin to betting and gambling which are banned in India. Sports Minister M.S.Gill had criticised the Indian board for allowing the SMS competition to go on and asked it to restrain the IPL authorities.
6UP’s promoter iPlayup said that the runs per over SMS game will be avilable for all mobile users anywhere in India.
“6UP is a game of skill and there is nothing that constitutes betting or gambling. There are no odds or stakes in 6UP as it is played live only,” said George Tomeski, co-founder of 6UP.
6UP will also donate a percentage of their income to the Steve Waugh Foundation.