The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025

On 22nd August 2025, the President of India gave assent to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025.

  • It marks a landmark move to shield citizens from the menace of online money games while promoting and regulating other kinds of online games.
  • It reflects the Government’s resolve to safeguard families while guiding the digital economy towards safe and constructive growth.

Why the Act was needed?

  • Addiction & Financial Ruin: Loss of savings, family distress.
  • Mental Health & Suicides: Depression linked to heavy monetary losses.
  • Fraud & Money Laundering: Platforms used for illegal activities.
  • National Security Threat: Misuse for terror financing & illicit ....
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