India Introduces Draft Online Gaming Rules: OGAI Regulator Proposed to Ban Real Money Gaming

Oct 03, 2025 03:54 pm CST

The Ministry of Electronics and IT has released comprehensive draft regulations for online gaming in India, proposing the establishment of the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) as a dedicated regulator. The rules aim to implement the PROG Act 2025, which bans real money gaming platforms while permitting social games and e-sports, with strict penalties for violations and a structured grievance redressal system to protect users from addiction and financial harm.