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Online Gaming Bill 2025: Draft Ban on Real-Money Gaming

20 August 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSOnline Gaming Bill2025: Draft Ban onReal-MoneyGaming20 August 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Centre readied a draft law outlawing online real-money gaming (RMG), to be brought in the Lok Sabha.

Key facts

  • RMG: games with real-money stakes; skill games (rummy, poker, fantasy sports) and chance games (betting, gambling).
  • Bill’s definition: depositing money or other stakes expecting monetary or other enrichment; most RMG platforms fall within it.
  • Total ban: offering, aiding, abetting, inducing or promoting any online money gaming service.

Rationale

  • Curb youth addiction, which harms mental health and finances.
  • Protect consumers.

Exam angle

  • Ban covers skill-based and chance-based games.

Test yourself

1. In which House was the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 scheduled for introduction?

The draft Bill was set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha.

2. What does the draft Online Gaming Bill, 2025 do about online money gaming services?

It prohibits offering, aiding, abetting, inducing or promoting any online money gaming service.

3. Which type of game is included under real-money gaming in the Online Gaming Bill discussion?

RMG includes skill-based games like rummy, poker and fantasy sports, plus betting and gambling.

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