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.
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.
