Online Gaming Bill: E-sports firms welcome clarity; skill gaming operators fear ‘illegal networks’
Published on: Aug. 20, 2025, 1:10 p.m. | Source: The Financial Express
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 has split India’s gaming sector, with esports leaders welcoming recognition while industry bodies warn that an outright ban on real money games will kill jobs, deter investment, and fuel offshore gambling. At the heart of the debate lies the government’s attempt to balance consumer protection with the country’s ambition to build a globally competitive digital gaming industry.
