The new Online Gaming Bill bans money games, citing social and financial harms, but leaves the industry facing deep uncertainty
Thousands of jobs and billions in enterprise value are at stake. The outright ban risks derailing India’s fast-growing gaming sector
Addiction, fraud, and exploitation are real concerns. Yet prohibition may push activity underground, making regulation harder
Industry associations note ₹2 trillion in enterprise value and ₹25,000 crore in FDI—resources now at risk
A consultative, regulated framework could have balanced consumer protection with industry growth and tax revenues
While the Bill promotes esports and social games, its ban on money games undermines the very framework it sets out to build