Tag: online gaming

Online Gaming Industry representatives meet Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

On August 22, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday gave her assent to The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, that was passed by Parliament this week.

September 1, 2025

Online Gaming Bill awaits Presidential assent, followed by quick rollout: Secretary MeitY

The secretary has acknowledged that the new legislation is expected to result in some loss in GST collections. Going by estimates, the annual losses to the exchequer are expected to be around Rs 15,000-20,000 crore.

August 22, 2025

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

Priyank Kharge Slams Centre’s Online Gaming Bill, Warns of Job Loss, Revenue Hit, and Security Risks

Taking to X, Kharge described the move as another “masterstroke in bad policy making,” arguing that prohibition without stakeholder consultation would devastate revenue, jobs, startups, and investments.

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