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Gaming not just play, it is livelihood: E-Sports Players Association writes to PM Modi

The Esports Players Welfare Association (EPWA) has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the Online Gaming

The Economic Times 21 Aug 2025 10:45 am

Lok Sabha passed 12 bills, Rajya Sabha 14 in Monsoon session amid Opposition protests

NEW DELHI: Twelve bills were passed by the Lok Sabha and 14 by the Rajya Sabha during the month-long Monsoon session of

The New Indian Express 21 Aug 2025 10:37 am

Nazara shares in freefall, down 23% in 2 days as PokerBaazi game haunts investors

Nazara shares: The Lok Sabha passed the Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which bans all money-based online games and related tr

The Economic Times 21 Aug 2025 9:56 am

LS passes bill banning online money games

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which aims to ban

The New Indian Express 21 Aug 2025 7:08 am

With real money gaming ban, govt. breaks off from self-regulation attempts

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 seeks to prohibit the multi-billion dollar industry practically

The Hindu 21 Aug 2025 1:39 am

Govt Moves Legislation In LS To Ban Online Games

New Delhi: The Government on Wednesday moved a legislation in the Lok Sabha to ban online games played with money as it

Kashmir Reader 21 Aug 2025 1:03 am

Indias Online Gaming Bill 2025: Regulation or disguise for prohibition?

India's online gaming market faces uncertainty with the proposed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025. Th

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2025 11:33 pm

Will the new Online Gaming Bill spell disaster for India's betting platforms?

The government's new online gaming bill may halt online betting. It follows a pattern of stifling industries instead of

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2025 11:07 pm

Real Money Games firms quietly assess Bill banning their industry; video game firms welcome move

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 poses an existential threat to the pay-to-win space, say RMG fi

The Hindu 20 Aug 2025 10:08 pm

Online Gaming Bill: Proposed Ban On Real Money Gaming May Hit Cricket Industry Revenue

As a chain reaction, it could also affect the sports sponsorship market, including individual players' sponsorship

Bloomberg Quint 20 Aug 2025 9:37 pm

Online Gaming Bill 2025: A look at how the new law will impact Indian cricket's revenue

Although the Bill is celebrated as a significant milestone for esports and educational gaming, its limitations on real m

DNA India 20 Aug 2025 8:41 pm

Would Like India To Be Global Game-Making Hub: IT Minister On Gaming Bill

The online gaming bill will help promote the country as a game manufacturer's destination while also discouraging online

NDTV 20 Aug 2025 8:36 pm

Lok Sabha passes online gaming bill: Why Centre is keen on regulating sector, banning betting apps - key provisions, aims of the legislation

The Lok Sabha has approved the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. This bill aims to boost e-sports an

The Times of India 20 Aug 2025 8:21 pm

Online gaming Bill may relieve tax stress on e-sports market

Central framework can unlock investment, foster innovation and drive global competitiveness, say players

The Hindu Businessline 20 Aug 2025 7:53 pm

Online money gaming has become a bigger issue than drugs: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Lok Sabha has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights concerns

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2025 7:13 pm

Indias sweeping online gaming ban puts billions in investor capital at risk

The online gaming bill targeting real-money games jeopardizes a sector thats attracted a host of global investors, inclu

Livemint 20 Aug 2025 7:11 pm

'Want To Make India Game Development Capital': Centre On Online Gaming Bill

The government wants to make India the 'game development capital of the world' and hopes the proposed online gaming bill

NDTV 20 Aug 2025 6:40 pm

Society Interest Paramount: Ashwini Vaishnaw Explains Rationale Behind Online Gaming Bill Profit Exclusive

The Online Gaming Bill aims to discourage aspects harmful to the society, said IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnav.

Bloomberg Quint 20 Aug 2025 6:39 pm

Online Gaming Bill: Lok Sabha passes bill to ban online games played with money

The Bill was passed by a voice vote after brief remarks by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw amid protests in the House by op

DNA India 20 Aug 2025 5:46 pm

The Pros And Cons Of Online Gaming Bill 2025

The Online Gaming Bill 2025 seeks to encourage e-sports and social games, while prohibiting real money gaming and online

NDTV 20 Aug 2025 5:44 pm

Online Gaming Bill passed: Ban on real money gaming; boost for esports

Lok Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, amidst opposition protests. The bill aims to

The Times of India 20 Aug 2025 5:35 pm

Online Gaming Bill: Cricket industry's revenue could be hit due to proposed ban on real money gaming

The 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025' threatens real money gaming platforms, potentially impacting s

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2025 5:30 pm

Everything You Need To Know About Online Gaming Bill 2025

The Online Gaming Bill 2025 seeks to encourage e-sports and social games, while prohibiting real money gaming and online

NDTV 20 Aug 2025 5:22 pm

'Rs 20,000 Crore Lost Every Year': Why Government Wants Online Gaming Bil

An estimated 45 crore people lose around Rs 20,000 crore every year playing online games, including gambling and betting

NDTV 20 Aug 2025 5:22 pm

Online Gaming Bill, 2025 passes in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, aimed at establishing a lega

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2025 5:20 pm

Online Gaming Bill Passed In Lok Sabha As Centre Moves Ahead With Crackdown On Real Money Games

Online Gaming Bill outlaws money-based gaming, including poker, rummy and fantasy sports, among others.

Bloomberg Quint 20 Aug 2025 5:13 pm

Gaming Bill promotes e-sports while putting curbs on real money betting games: S Krishnan, MeitY Secretary

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, aims to foster India's game development sector while curbing a

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2025 4:33 pm

Govt estimates 45 cr people lose about Rs 20,000 cr annually from real money gaming

The government is concerned about online real money gaming. It estimates significant financial losses for many citizens.

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2025 4:07 pm

Online Gaming Bill: 'Rs 20,000 Crore Losses To Victims' Prompted Stringent Legislation, Say Sources

Nearly 45 crore persons were affected due to losses stemming from money-based online gaming, as per government sources.

Bloomberg Quint 20 Aug 2025 4:04 pm

Parliament Monsoon Session: Online Gaming Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

The Online Gaming Bill 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The bill seeks a complete ban on online money gaming, betti

Mid Day 20 Aug 2025 3:46 pm

India's real-money gaming ban could put 2L jobs at risk

India's real-money gaming (RMG) industry, a $25 billion sector employing over two lakh people directly and indirectly, i

NewsBytes 20 Aug 2025 2:52 pm

Online gaming Bill introduced in Lok Sabha, industry bodies protest prohibition of real-money games

Federations warned that such a blanket prohibition would be a death knell for the industry, destroying jobs and pushing

The Hindu 20 Aug 2025 2:49 pm

Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025: Explained

The central government on Wednesday introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha

The New Indian Express 20 Aug 2025 2:17 pm

What Is The Online Gaming Bill? Inside The Blanket Ban, Big Exemptions, And Industry Fallout

Government says the Online Gaming Bill will protect users from predatory platforms and financial harm. But companies fea

News18 20 Aug 2025 2:16 pm

Online Gaming Bill To Impact Pokerbaazi's Operating Model, Says Nazara Tech MD: 'We'll Have To Adapt'

Nazara Tech on Wednesday issued a clarification stating that it has no direct exposure to real money gaming businesses.

Bloomberg Quint 20 Aug 2025 2:10 pm

Online Gaming Bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Government cracks down on digital betting, gambling; seeks total ban

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, has been introduced in the Lok Sabha, aiming to regulate onlin

The Times of India 20 Aug 2025 1:46 pm

Online gaming bill introduced in Lok Sabha amid din over SIR issue

NEW DELHI: A bill seeking to prohibit and regulate online gaming was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid oppos

Kashmir Reader 20 Aug 2025 1:32 pm

With 200,000 jobs at risk, industry bodies urge Amit Shah to rethink online gaming ban

Letter to home minister warns The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, could wipe out a 2-trillion sect

Livemint 20 Aug 2025 12:28 pm

Online Gaming Bill tabled in Lok Sabha by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, proposing a ban on

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2025 12:20 pm

Online Gaming Bill Proposing To Ban Money-Based Gaming Introduced In Lok Sabha

The new Bill proposes to ban all money-based online gaming transactions.

Bloomberg Quint 20 Aug 2025 12:17 pm

Parliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: Online Gaming Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha

The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill 2025, the Constitution (One Hundred And Thirtieth Amendment) Bill 2

NDTV 20 Aug 2025 12:16 pm

Online Gaming Companies Being Misused For Terror Financing, Money Laundering: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Government of India is set to present Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025.

Bloomberg Quint 20 Aug 2025 11:41 am

Online gaming Bill clearly differentiates money games and is balanced, says MeitY official

Government sources say the Bill clearly differentiates between e-sports, online social games and online money games and

The Hindu Businessline 20 Aug 2025 11:40 am

Online Gaming Bill: Delta Corp, Nazara Tech, OnMobile Slide Ahead Of Deliberations In Parliament

The move would directly impact platforms like Dream11, MPL, Probo, Rummy and Poker operators, as per the provisions in t

Bloomberg Quint 20 Aug 2025 9:31 am

Online Gaming Bill: Nazara Tech says co's revenue from Real Money Gaming ops is nil, holds only minority stake in PokerBaazi

Nazara Technologies anticipates no significant financial impact from the upcoming online gaming bill. The company clarif

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2025 8:55 am

'Masterstroke in bad policy making': Priyank Kharge tears into Centre over Online Gaming Bill

As India prepares to introduce a bill prohibiting online money gaming, Congress leader Priyank Kharge criticizes the mov

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2025 8:21 am

Centre to table Online Gaming Regulation Bill in Lok Sabha today

The central government will present the Online Gaming Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha. Ashwini Vaishnaw will introduce the bill.

The Economic Times 20 Aug 2025 8:05 am

Centre to introduce law to prohibit real money gaming firms, official says

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 represents a significant shift in the Union governments attitud

The Hindu 20 Aug 2025 1:03 am

Union Cabinet clears bill to ban online gaming involving real money, betting: What would change in gaming industry?

The Union Cabinet has cleared the Promotion and regulation of online gaming Bill, on August 19, Tuesday. The bill puts a

DNA India 20 Aug 2025 12:04 am

Online Gaming Bill To Be Introduced In Parliament On Wednesday

Online Gaming Bill proposes tough penalties such as up to three years in prison and a fine of Rs 1 crore.

Bloomberg Quint 19 Aug 2025 11:08 pm

Union Cabinet has cleared Online Gaming Bill: Key takeaways

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Online Gaming Bill.

NewsBytes 19 Aug 2025 7:58 pm

Union Cabinet Approves Online Gaming Bill

The Bill seeks to regulate the misuse of online gaming apps and online frauds

Deccan Chronicle 19 Aug 2025 7:27 pm

Online Gaming Bill Bars Endorsements, Prevents Banks From Facilitating Transactions Key Highlights

Any transfer of funds by bank, financial institution or any other person towards payment for any online money games to b

Bloomberg Quint 19 Aug 2025 7:11 pm

All About Online Gaming Bill, Cleared By Union Cabinet

The Online Gaming Bill seeks to regulate online gaming in India and make betting via digital platforms a punishable offe

NDTV 19 Aug 2025 6:08 pm

No Celebrity Endorsements, Heavy Penalties: Cabinet Clears Online Gaming Bill

The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, approved the Online Gaming Bill, making online betting a punishable offence. The bill

News18 19 Aug 2025 5:09 pm

Cabinet Approves Online Gaming Bill, Betting To Be Made Punishable

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology might be designated as the central regulator for online gaming, a

Bloomberg Quint 19 Aug 2025 4:25 pm

Cabinet approves Online Gaming Bill making online betting punishable: Sources

The Union Cabinet has approved the Gaming Bill, making online betting a punishable offence, as per ET sources.

The Economic Times 19 Aug 2025 3:01 pm