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Esports vs Real-Money Games in India (2025): What’s Legal Now?

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.

Dream11 After the Online Gaming Act: Sponsorships, Refunds & the Road Ahead

Aug 26, 2025 ~2 min read Online Gaming Act 2025 Adv. Rohan Mehta Linked legal page

India’s new Online Gaming Act, 2025 draws a bright line: money-staked online games are banned, while e-sports and social/educational titles remain legal under a forthcoming Online Gaming Authority. This post explains what’s allowed vs prohibited, new ad & sponsorship rules, likely enforcement timelines, and a practical compliance checklist for studios, creators, and teams.