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India likely to notify new online gaming rules, create OGAI
NewsBytes | April 22, 2026 7:40 PM CST

India splits games into 3 types

Online games will now be split into three types: esports, social games, and real-money gaming.
Esports and social games are likely to get support, but real-money gaming could be banned.
If you're a company offering non-monetary games, you won't need to register under the new regime, so things stay simple for a large section of casual gaming platforms.

Real-money gaming: 3yr jail 1cr fine

Anyone caught running or helping with real-money gaming could face up to three years in jail and a ₹1 crore fine.


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