Union Government told the Supreme Court that unregulated real-money gaming has become a high-risk zone linked to terror financing, money laundering and rising suicides, estimating nearly ₹20,000 crore in annual losses. It urged strong regulation to protect public welfare.
Bagheera Carrom has moved the Delhi High Court against the new 2025 Online Gaming Act that bans all real-money games. The company argues the law is unconstitutional and violates fundamental rights.
Head Digital Works has challenged the new Online Gaming Act, 2025 in the Karnataka High Court, arguing that banning Rummy and Poker violates constitutional rights. The company says the prohibition endangers jobs, tax revenue and over Rs 23,000 crore in industry investments.
