The Lok Sabha has approved the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, a significant development in the regulation of India’s online gaming sector. The law aims to establish rules for the rapidly growing industry, encouraging growth in some areas while imposing restrictions in others.
The Bill, introduced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, has two primary objectives: to encourage the growth of e-sports and educational gaming while banning real-money online gaming (RMG). The prohibition covers all forms of RMG, irrespective of the role of skill or chance.
The new legislation is designed to bring considerable changes to India’s digital entertainment and gaming space. The impact of the law will be felt by gaming platforms, fintech payment systems, advertisers, influencers, and users.