Tag: Gaming Industry

Online Gaming Bill Seeks Ban on Betting, Promotes E-Sports and Safe Digital Play

The Bill proposes a blanket ban on online betting and gambling activities — including fantasy sports, poker, rummy, lotteries, and other real-money games — regardless of whether they are based on skill, chance, or both.

August 20, 2025

Online Gaming Regulation Bill Introduced in Lok Sabha; Opposition Stages Uproar

The Bill aims to promote and regulate the online gaming sector, including e-sports, educational, and social gaming, while prohibiting online money games that involve betting or wagering across state or foreign jurisdictions.

August 20, 2025

Gaming Industry Appeals to Amit Shah, Warns Blanket Ban Could Cripple ₹2 Lakh Crore Sector

“Such a blanket prohibition would strike a death knell for this legitimate, job-creating industry and cause serious harm to Indian users and citizens,” the gaming bodies said.

August 20, 2025