According to sources, the discussion focused on promoting eSports and social games. Points related to orderly transition and protection of user's money were also discussed. It was noted that the industry has taken steps to ensure compliance with the Act.
Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the ICEA - Semiconductor Product Design Leadership Forum 2025, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), S Krishnan, stated that the notification will not take long.
Zupee in its statement, reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its range of social games and entertainment experiences inspired by India's culture and traditions.
Post announcement related to the discontinuation of Real-Money Gaming (RMG) services in light of recent regulatory developments under the Online Gaming Act, Probo urges its users to promptly withdraw any remaining balance and complete their KYC (Know Your Customer) verification in case they
Fantasy sports platform Dream11 is set to part ways with the Indian cricket team as its lead sponsor, following the Online Gaming Bill being passed in the Parliament last week. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday confirmed the development, cit
A Mumbai-based man has claimed that he lost nearly Rs 13 crore after being trapped in an online gaming fraud, which is now under investigation by Mumbai Cyber Police and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The Bill was brought in to encourage e-sports and online social games while prohibiting harmful online money gaming services, advertisements, and financial transactions related to them. The Bill seeks to completely ban offering, operating, or facilitating online money games, irrespective
Once the President gives assent to the Bill, a notification will follow to announce the date on which the Bill will come into effect, said S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT, speaking to ANI.
According to Majumdar, the bill addresses instances where youths have lost substantial amounts of money in online games, even resorting to suicide due to financial losses.
Parliament on Thursday passed 'The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill' with the Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stating that the bill encourages e-sports and online social games while prohibiting harmful online money gaming services, advertisements, and financial t
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge were engaged in a brief altercation on Thursday during the passage of 'The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill' in the Upper House.