A CRITICAL STUDY OF THE PROMOTION AND REGULATION OF ONLINE GAMING ACT, 2025

Abstract

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, seeks to foster and encourage ethical innovation in India’s booming online gaming sector such as e-sports, social games while prohibiting strictly on online money games whether basis in skill, chance, or both. The Act also prohibits promotion and financial facilitation of such games. The Act established a regulatory body under the Central Government to address issues such as addiction, fraud, and misuse of personal information. The Authority will formulate national wide policies, collaborate with state governments, enforce ethical guidelines, and promote safe practices. Its primary goals include crating uniform regulations across the state government, bridging jurisdictional gaps, transparency and safeguarding public health, youth welfare, economic stability, and national security.