Archive · 22 Aug 2025
WinZO, PokerBaazi Halt Real-Money Gaming After New Bill
India has introduced a new law about online games that involve real money.
Because of this, companies like WinZO and PokerBaazi are stopping these types of games.
WinZO, a popular platform with many users, is removing the affected games, starting August 22, 2025.
The new law is designed to set rules for online gaming and get rid of games that allow you to win money, replacing older, different rules from different areas.
WinZO will withdraw its real-money gaming offerings from August 22, 2025.
PokerBaazi has paused all real-money online gaming operations immediately.
Both companies are complying with the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025.
WinZO has over 250 million users and offers over 100 games.
The new bill seeks to create a uniform regulatory framework, effectively banning real money gaming.
- Who
- WinZO, PokerBaazi, and other online gaming operators.
- What
- Withdrawal of real-money gaming offerings and halting of operations.
- When
- Starting August 22, 2025 (WinZO) and immediately (PokerBaazi).
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Compliance with the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025.
Government's Perspective
Industry Concerns
Risk and Mitigation
Government's Perspective
The bill seeks to create a uniform regulatory framework to protect consumer interests
Industry Concerns
Some companies might be impacted.
Policy and Business
Government's Perspective
The ban may curb addictive gaming.
Industry Concerns
The action might negatively impact businesses.
- Policy Action
- The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025
- Affected Companies
- WinZO, PokerBaazi, Dream11, My11Circle
- WinZO Users
- Over 250 million
- WinZO Games
- Over 100
- WinZO Launch Year
- 2018
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