Lok Sabha passes Bill to ban real money online gaming, targeting fantasy sports and card games
The Lok Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, by voice vote, aiming to prohibit the offering, operation, facilitation, advertisement, promotion, and participation in online money games, specifically targeting fantasy sports and card games where users risk money. The Bill defines 'real money gaming' to include platforms like Dream11 and PokerBaazi. The online gaming industry, with annual revenues exceeding ₹31,000 crores and employing over two lakh people, faces strict regulations. Punishments for violations include imprisonment up to three years and/or fines up to ₹1 crore. The legislation also bans related advertisements and restricts financial institutions from transferring funds for such games.
Key Points
- The Lok Sabha passed a Bill to prohibit real money online gaming, including fantasy sports and card games where users risk money.
- The Bill aims to regulate and ban the operation, promotion, and participation in such online games.
- Penalties for violations include significant imprisonment terms and hefty fines.
- The legislation also restricts advertising of online money games and financial transactions related to them.
Exam Facts
- The Bill passed is the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025.
- The online gaming industry has annual revenues exceeding ₹31,000 crores and employs over two lakh people.
- Punishments include imprisonment up to three years and/or fine up to ₹1 crore.
- The Bill targets games like Dream11 and PokerBaazi.
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