India’s online gaming bill proposes ban on real-money games
India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill (2025), introduced in the Lok Sabha on 19 August and approved by the Rajya Sabha two days later, would prohibit online games involving payment or stakes for a cash win. President Droupadi Murmu must sign the bill before it becomes law; critics cited in the coverage argued the ban could shift betting to unregulated channels.
The proposed prohibition could affect operators offering real-money online games in India if it becomes law.