Govt Notifies Online Gaming Act Rules, Rollout From May 1; Social Games Registration Now Voluntary
The Indian government has notified rules under the Online Gaming Act, 2025, effective May 1, making registration for online social games voluntary. The Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) will have six members, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, and will have review powers.
The Indian government has notified rules under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, effective May 1. Registration for online social games is now voluntary, but the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) can review any game. OGAI will have six members, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, and will be chaired by the additional secretary of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology. The authority can mandate registration for specific categories of social games based on factors like addiction risk and financial implications. The rules aim to balance ease of doing business and user protection. The framework introduces clarity on data retention norms, fair play requirements, and cybersecurity standards.
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