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ARTICLE · 12 MAY 2026

Online Gaming Update

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India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) has recently proposed the establishment of the Online Gaming Authority of India (the “Authority”) under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, thereby seeking to create a dedicated national regulator for the sector for the first time.

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India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) has recently proposed the establishment of the Online Gaming Authority of India (the “Authority”) under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, thereby seeking to create a dedicated national regulator for the sector for the first time.  Last year, the Indian government prohibited the offering, operation, facilitation, advertisement or promotion of online money games, along with financial transactions.  However, e-sports and online social games have been permitted.

The Authority will, among others, determine whether a title qualifies as an online money game, maintain a National Online Social Games and E-sports Registry, and issue binding codes of practice.  It will operate as a digital-first body with headquarters in the National Capital Region (New Delhi).

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