📍 India
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 took effect on 1 May 2026 under the 2025 Act. They create an Online Gaming Authority, bar registration of real-money games, and permit social games and e-sports. Banks must block payments to prohibited money games (reported 22 April-1 May 2026).
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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Union ministry that notified the rules, India
Online Gaming Authority of India
Regulator created under the rules
S Krishnan
Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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