India’s Online Gaming Law 2025: What It Means for Players, Industry & You 💡
From ₹200 crore endorsement losses to mindful tech habits—breaking down the ban and its impact. India’s digital gaming landscape has seen a landmark shift with the passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill on 22 August 2025 . The new law bans all real-money online games —fantasy sports, poker, rummy, and lotteries—even those previously considered based on skill. This change impacts millions of players, the booming gaming industry, and even India’s favorite cricket stars. Let’s explore what this means for you and the future of gaming in India. What’s Changing: Harsher Penalties and Industry Shakeup ⚖️ ‼️ Up to 3 years imprisonment and ₹1 crore fine for running or facilitating money games ‼️Up to 2 years jail and ₹50 lakh fine for advertising these platforms ‼️Repeat offenses can lead to 5 years jail and ₹2 cror...