Archive · 3 Oct 2025
India's New Online Gaming Rules: Draft and Regulation
The Indian government has released draft rules to regulate online gaming.
A new organization called the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) will be in charge.
Real money games are banned, while e-sports and social games are allowed.
Gaming companies must register with OGAI.
Breaking the rules can lead to jail time and fines.
The goal is to make online gaming safer for everyone, especially young players.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) released draft rules for online gaming.
The Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) will be the central digital regulator.
Online money games are banned under the proposed rules.
E-sports are officially recognized.
Violations of rules are treated as serious non-bailable offences.
- Who
- Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI)
- What
- Draft rules for online gaming
- When
- Open for public consultation until October 31
- Where
- India
- Why
- To regulate online gaming
Online gaming companies
Government and consumer protection advocates
Impact on revenue
Online gaming companies
Companies may see revenue decrease due to bans.
Government and consumer protection advocates
Bans will protect consumers and deter fraud.
- Proposed Regulator
- Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI)
- Feedback Deadline
- October 31
- Prohibited Games
- Betting-based online games (money games)
- Allowed Games
- E-sports and social games
- Penalties for Money Gaming
- Up to 3 years in prison, ₹1 crore fine
- Offense Status
- Serious non-bailable offences
Sources
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