How can real-money games manage to stay afloat despite being banned by the govt?

Online real-money games, banned along with gambling games, can still stay afloat using in-app purchases, advertising and subscription-based models. As per a report by gaming VC firm Lumikai, in-app purchases showcase a 41% YoY growth and account for 34% of overall gaming revenues. "In-app purchases...will likely become monetisation engine in post-RMG world," an industry expert said.