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 tabled in Lok Sabha after 3.5 years; real-money games face tight scrutiny

Online gaming bill tabled in Lok Sabha after 3.5 years; real-money games face tight scrutiny

Online Gaming Regulation Bill: After more than three years of consultations and drafting, the Indian government has tabled the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The legislation aims to bring clarity and structure to the fast-growing online gaming sector by categorising it into e-sports, social games, and real-money games…

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