I have finished developing a number of games.

Because I am new here, I need to post 5 posts to be allowed to announce my site.

So, here goes, I thought I start with introducing myself. I have been programming for many years, usually sites, web apps and mobile apps. Most of it was one using PHP, MySQL, frameworks, and a stable Linux system. Now I have turned my attention to web sockets. Since I am a chess player, I was thinking about implementing these kind of games myself, i. e. two players, playing each other, in real time. I chose web sockets for that. Had to learn quite a bit, but naturally, my past experience in programming helped a lot. So, I did a "four in a row" game, which only makes sense for two players (otherwise it would not be fair).

It worked - it was so encouraging! I expanded, and did a "five in a row". The more I implemented, they more joy I had, and wanted to do more. Later on, I added other games. And again a little later, I added games for more than two players.

So now, after some months, I have a collection of 12 games, each for 1 - 5 players, all playing each other in real time (except when you practice by yourself). Some of these games are being played alternately (by 2 players). Others are being played at the same time, by as many as 5 players.

Then I decided to combine my programming skills with business. So everyone can play these games for free, but they can also choose to play with a stake. There you have it, a great opportunity to win some cash!

One more thing was and is important to me: I like sincerity, so I did not implement any games that had to do with "coincidents", "rolling dice", and so on. The games I develop should be fair, depending on things like skill, intellect, knowledge, practice, and solving things quickly. Simple games, easy to understand, so everyone can play them. Also, if you are good at them, you win. It should be entertaining, and you can even win some cash.

Thanks for your attention and I hope I can learn more in this forum.

It really depends how you define gambling. In our country, the government restricts gambling, but not gaming. I checked with them and they said, my games are not gambling. By that, they mean, it does not involve "luck", "coincidence", "chance", "rolling dice" and the like. Our games purely depend on a player's skill and speed (whoever is first gets a point). Yes, you can play with a stake, and win money big time. But it's not like with poker: if an Ace comes I win, if not I loose. If you are good at it, you win.

Thanks for your reply. Concerning the law in our country, it is about whether or not I am allowed to offer these games. So it is the first step I needed to take, to find out if I have to get a special permission. I received an official statement from our government. They permit me to offer these games without the need for a special certificate.

It is possible that people in some countries are not allowed to play these games, if I understand correctly. I respect these laws, even if it does sound strange to see playing these games as "betting". I rather see it as players paying an entrance fee into the playing hall. Especially since they do not at all rely on any "chance", but solely on the players' skill. It would be chance if it depended on dice, or cards. But no such things are involved.

And concerning Play Store, I see some games that offer this or some similar functionality as well.

But anyway, thank you for your advice.

Thank you for your word of caution. I will definitely consult a lawyer.

OK, I took a longer time to talk to authorities and lawyers.

Finally, I received official confirmation.

My quiz platform is LEGAL, both in my own country and worldwide.

Also, I checked with taxation. Everything runs normally as part of my business.

I am now ready to ask for feedback and will do so in another thread..