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The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, seeking a blanket ban on real money gaming in India, minutes after it was introduced in the House.
The government says this move addresses the risks of fraud, money laundering, and terror financing and encourages the growth of e-sports and skill-based online games in the country. However, industry stakeholders warn that the outright prohibition could backfire – pushing users to illegal offshore gambling and unregulated platforms.
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