A website explaining India's proposed Online Gaming Act 2025, detailing what's banned (online real-money gaming) and what's allowed (e-sports and online social games), plus regulatory framework and compliance.

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 is a landmark legislation reshaping India's digital entertainment and gaming industry and marks a significant departure from the prevailing legal framework governing online gaming in India (comprising legislation at both the national and state level). The Online Gaming Act(which is yet to be implemented in India), provides a comprehensive framework for regulation of online games by prohibiting real-money gaming, while formally recognizing e-sports and permitting online social games. The Draft Rules (the “Rules”) published under the Act further flesh-out the implementation and compliance mechanisms.



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Online Gaming Act 2025 India: What’s Banned & Allowed

Online Gaming Act 2025 India explained: ban on real-money games, legality of e-sports, online social games, compliance rules and regulator framework.