Online Gaming Regulation Under President Droupadi Murmu's Assent to Bill 2025
Friday, 22 August 2025, 07:59
Online Gaming Regulation: President Murmu's Assent to Bill 2025
Online gaming regulation takes a significant leap as President Droupadi Murmu assents to the Online Gaming Bill 2025. This bill is designed to promote e-sports while banning online money games and harmful financial transactions. It brings legal recognition to e-sports and aims to prevent the negatives associated with online money gaming.
Key Features of the Online Gaming Bill 2025
- Complete Ban: The legislation bans offering, operating, or facilitating online money games regardless of skill or chance.
- Legal Support for E-sports: The bill aims to provide a framework for e-sports, acknowledging it as a legitimate competitive sport.
- Penalties for Violations: Severe penalties including imprisonment up to three years and fines for service providers violating the law are stipulated.
- Promoting Safe Gaming: The government addresses concerns over addiction and financial harms associated with online money gaming.
With the Bill passed in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, a notification detailing its effective date will follow shortly.
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