Tag: Real-Money Games Ban
Dream11 After the Online Gaming Act: Sponsorships, Refunds & the Road Ahead
Aug 26, 2025 | Online Gaming Act 2025
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.
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.