Game Over for Real-Money Online Games: President Murmu gives assent, Online Gaming Bill becomes law

Game Over for Real-Money Online Games: President Murmu gives assent, Online Gaming Bill becomes law

Online Gaming Bill: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday gave her assent to The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, a legislation that marks a turning point for India’s gaming industry. Passed by both Houses of Parliament earlier this week, the Bill aims to promote e-sports and online social games while imposing a blanket ban…

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Online Gaming Bill: From money game definition to provisions for up to Rs 1 crore penalty or even jail—What to expect?

Online Gaming Bill: From money game definition to provisions for up to Rs 1 crore penalty or even jail—What to expect?

The Online Gaming Bill — aimed at streamlining rules for promoting online gaming platforms along with related penalties and punishments for non-compliance — saw the clearance of the Union Cabinet on Tuesday. All eyes are now on this much-awaited law that may not only define crucial aspects such as what will actually be considered online…

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