The Online Gaming Bill 2025 bans all money-based online games, advertisements, and related financial transactions to curb fraud and addiction. Opposition staged protests, but the government said the move is for the “greater good” of society.
The Madras High Court upheld Tamil Nadu’s ban on online real-money gaming between 12 AM and 5 AM to mitigate addiction and public health risks. Despite opposition from gaming companies, the Court deemed the measure necessary and constitutional. It emphasized that gambling differs from free games, prompting potential addiction and financial losses.