Tag: Advertising Ban
Esports vs Real-Money Games in India (2025): What’s Legal Now?
Aug 26, 2025 | Online Gaming Act 2025
India’s new Online Gaming Act, 2025 draws a bright line: money-staked online games are banned nationwide after notification, while esports and social/educational titles remain legal under a forthcoming Online Gaming Authority. This guide explains what’s allowed vs prohibited, how ad & sponsorship rules change, potential penalties, and a practical compliance checklist for studios, creators, teams, and users plus concise FAQs you can trust.
Online Gaming Bill 2025: Real-Money Games Banned, E-sports Recognised — Full Breakdown, Penalties & What’s Next
Aug 20, 2025 | Online Gaming & Betting Regulation
The Lok Sabha has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. It bans real-money online games and related ads/payments, recognises e-sports and social/educational games, creates a central Authority, and introduces strict penalties, search and blocking powers. Here’s what it means for users, companies and the legal landscape.