SectorWire
SearchRegister
MenuClose

India's online gaming law bans real-money games and payment processing

Regulation

India's Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill on 19 August, and President Droupadi Murmu signed it into law three days later. It prohibits real-money gaming and related payment processing, with penalties of up to Rs21 crore and/or three years in prison; industry figures quoted in the source warned of job and tax-revenue losses and possible legal challenges.

The prohibition affects real-money gaming operators, payment providers and companies relying on the Indian market.

End-of-day close Flutter (FLUT), USD, to 24 October 2025
Story date28 July 202524 October 2025

Request a correction

Flag an issue

Keep reading

Regulation

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.

Continue reading