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 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.
