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India’s new online gaming rules kick in today banning real money games and betting styled apps
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Published on 1 May 2026
Real money play goes dark from today
India’s new online gaming regulations take effect today under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. Real money games and betting-style apps are banned, while the new Online Gaming Authority of India tightens compliance. Players will face age checks, parental controls, and grievance systems. Esports and casual social games are still allowed.
- Real money games and betting-style apps are banned
- Online Gaming Authority of India begins oversight
- Age checks and parental controls become mandatory
- Esports and casual social games remain permitted
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