egaming

‘Debt trap for vulnerable’: Q&A with psychiatrist who recommended govt ban on real-money games

September 03, 2025 9:56 am

More than 155 million Indians engaged with real money gaming sub-segments such as fantasy sports, rummy, poker and other transaction-based games in 2024.

Krafton to bet big on India with $50 million yearly investments, acquisitions: Report

September 02, 2025 12:52 pm

Krafton’s India push comes years after the government’s crackdown on 59 Chinese apps, including battle royale games like PUBG Mobile, which has since been re-launched as BGMI.

Mobile Premier League to lay off 60% of employees after online money gaming ban

September 01, 2025 8:23 am

The law shocked an Indian industry backed by venture capital firms such as Tiger Global and Peak XV Partners that was set to be worth $3.6 billion by 2029.

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Top 8 gaming countries in the world by revenue: India projected to hit $15 billion by 2030; see where it ranks

August 29, 2025 5:16 pm

Top 10 gaming countries in the world by revenue 2025 list: The United States leads with $141.84 billion, followed closely by China at $137.8 billion.

Esports is defined in the Act as a multi-player gaming competition governed by pre-defined rules.

Online Gaming Act: Despite carve-out, esports industry flags challenges ahead

August 30, 2025 4:45 pm

Esports has won long-awaited recognition under the new online gaming law, but industry leaders warn that enforcement and addressing gaps in infrastructure will be critical.

Online money gaming ban: Probo tells users to withdraw balance, here’s how to do it

August 26, 2025 1:35 pm

Probo is among dozens of other RMG platforms forced to shut down their paid operations overnight in response to the new online gaming law.

Winzo has over 250 million users and more than 100 gaming titles in esports and social formats across 15 languages.

Winzo expands to US, turns to short-video content after India bans real-money gaming

August 25, 2025 11:14 am

Winzo is one of several real-money gaming platforms reshaping their business models and exploring alternative revenue streams to survive under the new online gaming law.

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Why online gaming ban may not pass judicial scrutiny

August 22, 2025 4:44 pm

Indian jurisprudence has long required that state action be the least intrusive measure available to achieve stated aims. An outright prohibition is the most intrusive step of all

One of the main concerns is that banning all RMG platforms would drive players deeper into the dark web.

Why enforcing Centre's ban on online money games is easier said than done

August 24, 2025 8:59 am

Illegal betting sites and gambling apps have previously evaded prohibitive restrictions by switching domains, using mule bank accounts, etc.

The Bill applies to all online money gaming platforms irrespective of whether they are games of skill or chance, a distinction the industry had lobbied hard for in the past.

Ban on real money games, penalties for endorsements, warrantless searches: What India’s gaming Bill says

August 21, 2025 6:36 am

The Bill, in its current version, is a sharp departure from just about two years ago, when in April 2023, the IT Ministry had introduced rules for online gaming, which were largely seen as pro-industry.