Union Government of India directed banks to block transactions linked to flagged online games under 2026 rules. Framework mandates safety features including age checks, time limits, parental controls and fair play safeguards.
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.
