Govt to roll out new online gaming rules from May 1; easier entry for most games but stricter checks for high-risk ones
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will introduce new online gaming rules on May 1, easing registration for low-risk games while imposing stricter checks on high-risk ones. The regulations aim to balance business ease with user protection.
India's online gaming sector is set to be regulated by new rules coming into effect on May 1. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will notify these rules under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025. The Online Gaming Authority of India will oversee the sector, implementing regulatory oversight for different categories of online games. Registration will not be mandatory for most online social games, but games with large user participation, financial transactions, or higher risk will require registration. The country of origin will also be a factor in determining registration requirements. The new framework aims to create a structured regulatory environment, easing entry barriers for compliant gaming platforms while ensuring user protection.
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