August 20, 2025 6:50 PM
Lok Sabha passes Online Gaming Bill to promote e-sports, ban online money games
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, which aims to encourage e-sports and online social games while completely prohibiting online money gaming, including services, advertisements, and financial transactions associated with them. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, introducing the Bill, said the legislation seeks to protect society while promoting the growth of legitimate online gaming. “When it comes to s...