India’s gaming community is in a full-blown frenzy after Parliament rushed through the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 . This new law, which only awaits presidential assent, imposes a blanket ban on all real-money online gaming —from poker and rummy to fantasy sports and betting apps. The move has set off a wave of celebration, panic, and fierce debate across the $3.7 billion industry and its 450 million+ players. What Just Happened? Ban on Real-Money Games: The law clearly prohibits anyone from offering, operating, or even promoting online games where players bet or stake real currency. This includes popular platforms like Dream11, Winzo, Games24x7, GamesKraft, and many more. Strict Penalties: Service providers who violate the law face up to 3 years in jail or a fine of ₹1 crore ($120,000). Banks Blocked: Financial institutions are forbidden from processing any money for these games, essentially cutting off all legal avenues for real-money gaming in ...
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