India has officially banned all online money gaming after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 received Presidential assent. Offenders face strict jail terms and heavy fines, while e-sports and social gaming will be promoted.
The Lok Sabha has approved the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, banning money-based online games while promoting e-sports, educational, and social gaming. The Bill also sets up a central authority to regulate and oversee the online gaming ecosystem in India.
