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Decoding The Promotion And Regulation Of Online Gaming Act, 2025

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Last week, the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (‘Online Gaming Act, 2025') was made a law after it received assent of the President of India...

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Last week, the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (‘Online Gaming Act, 2025') was made a law after it received assent of the President of India and published in the official gazette of India on August 22,2025.

The Online Gaming Act, 2025 prohibits online money games while promoting e-sports and social gaming for skill development, education, and entertainment.

This Q&A article aims to break down its key provisions, based on the Act's text to help stakeholders navigate the new landscape:

Q1: What is the Online Gaming Act?

The Online Gaming Act, 2025 is a comprehensive law aimed at prohibiting online money games/real money games (alleged to be gambling disguised as gaming) while promoting and regulating legitimate online gaming sectors like e-sports, educational games, and social gaming. It seeks to appoint a Gaming Authority, foster innovation, skill development, and safe digital entertainment, while curbing financial risks and addiction

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