IndiaIndiaLawAct No. 32 of 2025

Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025

Bans online money games and their advertising and payment processing, promotes e-sports and social games, and provides for an Online Gaming Authority of India.

Body

Parliament of India

Session

18th Lok Sabha

Topics

PlatformsKids

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In forceFeb 26

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United Kingdom

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Australia

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Scams Prevention Framework Act 2025

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