Online gaming bill: Apps banned in 2025; gambling promotion blamed
India’s Parliament has approved the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, imposing a complete ban on real-money online games. This legislation aims to combat addiction, financial instability, and social issues stemming from deceptive gaming platforms. In 2025, the government has already prohibited several betting apps for allegedly promoting unauthorized gambling activities. India’s Parliament has approved the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, imposing a complete ban on real-money online games. This legislation aims to combat addiction, financial instability, and social issues stemming from deceptive gaming platforms. In 2025, the government has already prohibited several betting apps for allegedly promoting unauthorized gambling activities.
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