Government to ban all money-based gaming transactions under Online Gaming Bill: Sources

20-Aug-2025

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The Union Cabinet has approved the Online Gaming Bill, a move aimed at regulating the rapidly growing digital gaming sector and putting a stop to online betting. 

According to sources, the Bill is likely to ban all money-based gaming transactions once it comes into force.

Under the proposed Regulation & Promotion of Online Gaming Act, banks and financial institutions will not be allowed to process or transfer funds for real-money online games.

The Bill also proposes a complete prohibition on advertisements promoting real money gaming, continued promotion of E-sports and non-monetary skill-based games and strict action against unregistered or illegal gaming platforms. 

The legislation is expected to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 20.