On Wednesday, the Union government introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha, triggering heated attacks from the Opposition. The bill has been introduced by Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeks to position India’s dynamic but turbulent online gaming industry within a serious regulatory framework.
The new bill now proposes a middle path. It suggests protecting individuals, especially vulnerable individuals, from the potential negative social, economic and psychological effects of online gambling. The overall tenor of the bill also suggests protecting the privacy of users, protecting users from potential financial abuse, and ensuring that India’s digital environment is open, safe and accountable.
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