Where is Google hypocritical? Fantasy games not allowed on the play store. But they can advertise on Google search. Cc @vijayshekhar

Top of the list is an app they banned today. pic.twitter.com/4USUD92kSc

— Nikhil Pahwa (@nixxin) September 18, 2020

This after @Google said it won’t endorse any gambling app. In the meantime @Paytm issues statement. https://t.co/r09KKsYWH6

— Sreyashi Dey (@SreyashiDey) September 18, 2020

Even as Paytm works to get back on Play Store, the move yet again shows the power of Google. It's a platform and also has a product Google Pay that competes with Paytm. Apparently the issue here was Paytm's cricket sticker Cashbacks. No recourse except complying with Google https://t.co/F3BUDNNp5y

— Chandra R. Srikanth (@chandrarsrikant) September 18, 2020

#Paytm out of Google Play Store.
Google: We don’t allow online casinos/support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting. It includes if app leads consumers to an external website that allows them to participate in paid tournaments to win real money/cash prizes pic.twitter.com/poeZzXw5nA

— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18Live) September 18, 2020

Whoa!
FIFS, which has Dream11 founder has its chairperson, says that they complained to Google about Paytm. https://t.co/4rOiyJbXVu

Dream11 isn't on the Play store. Hasn't been. So this is Dream11 vs Paytm. Huge. Google isn't without support then.

Bring out the popcorn.
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— Nikhil Pahwa (@nixxin) September 18, 2020

And afaik DraftKings and FanDuel - US fantasy gaming platforms - are allowed on the Google Play Store in the USA. So this block on fantasy gaming platforms is somewhat India specific, not a global policy https://t.co/EkpMzu1NqE

— Madhav Chanchani (@madhavchanchani) September 18, 2020

I have little sympathy for Paytm but this incident reflects on too much power app stores wield.

A primary payment app for millions of Indians, especially small merchants, is almost an essential service and cannot go bust suddenly. https://t.co/Yxa4LjoVoD

— Abhishek Baxi (@baxiabhishek) September 18, 2020

#Google dropped #Paytm from its app store because of scratch stickers offering cashback?

Seriously?

Doesn't Google Pay offer the exact same "casino" incentive for every transaction in its own app?

— Sumanth Raghavendra (@sumanthr) September 18, 2020

On one hand, Google treats policy violation by a hugely popular app just the way it would treat any obscure app.

OTOH, the banned app happens to be direct competitor. So, a warning would have been nice.

Paytm should have been more careful, all the same.https://t.co/LmF9LvxrKL

— Shashikant Kore (@kshashi) September 18, 2020

The removal of Paytm and Paytm First Games from the Google Play Store covers two interesting #techpolicy issues:

1. Platform Power: Google and Apple have an operating system duopoly. Remember that you can't upload an app store app on the Google Play Store. Thus
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— Nikhil Pahwa (@nixxin) September 18, 2020

Haven't seen @vijayshekhar this agitated and upset in a long time. https://t.co/b5VoPhLtUt

— Chandra R. Srikanth (@chandrarsrikant) September 18, 2020

#ETNOWExclusive | This is monolithic abuse of power in a
startup ecosystem, says @Paytm's @VijayShekhar to ET NOW's @NayantaraRai @GoogleIndia @Google @GooglePlay #PaytmRemoved #GooglePlay pic.twitter.com/5Ekav4UOjR

— ET NOW (@ETNOWlive) September 18, 2020

.@Paytm's @vijayshekhar: We want the app back on the Google Playstore for now@GoogleIndia @Google @GooglePlay #PaytmRemoved #GooglePlay pic.twitter.com/RbGi8xaE5L

— ET NOW (@ETNOWlive) September 18, 2020

Sources On #Paytm’s removal from Google #PlayStore: #Google had notified developers a few days back. @Google continues to be in touch with #developers to bring #app back on the play store pic.twitter.com/NTM3WSNYZM

— CNBC-TV18 (@CNBCTV18Live) September 18, 2020

When you are the judge, and the competitor. Not the first, won't be the last. https://t.co/bMUS3UCrnO

— Subrahmanyam KVJ (@SuB8u) September 18, 2020

Oh, “Repeat violation”?

I was wondering why Google didn’t give an opportunity to Paytm to fix any issue before yanking it. https://t.co/sKWYkXLAy3

— Kawaljit Singh Bedi (@kawaljit) September 18, 2020

In Paytm being taken down by Google, another factor to look at----Paytm's app is also how most would access its banking services. So, that's a RBI regulated entity's core app being taken down.

— digbijay mishra (@digbijaymishra1) September 18, 2020

The Paytm ban comes on the anniversary of the Google Pay launch (then called, Google Tez). Ouch. :D pic.twitter.com/Dhx3YNUd5k

— Abhishek Baxi (@baxiabhishek) September 18, 2020

Google has issued a statement regarding this. Check it out here: https://t.co/ytQ7AGlrLD

— Mr. Phone (@TheMrPhone) September 18, 2020

Here are details regarding Google policy on unregulated gaming Apps. @CNBC_Awaaz https://t.co/PZTet5wfOO pic.twitter.com/KY8Cw3U5eH

— Aseem Manchanda (@aseemmanchanda) September 18, 2020