After the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the legislation will help protect society from the negative impacts of online gambling games. In a post on X, PM Modi said that the bill will also encourage e-sports and online social games.
"This Bill, passed by both Houses of Parliament, highlights our commitment towards making India a hub for gaming, innovation and creativity. It will encourage e-sports and online social games. At the same time, it will save our society from the harmful effects of online money games," PM Modi said.
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Rajya Sabha passed ‘The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025’ on Thursday as opposition continued its protests and sloganeering in the house. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tabled the Online Gaming Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The bill was passed by voice vote. Outlining the objectives of the bill, the Union Minister said that the government aims to promote online social games and esports.
The Online Gaming Bill 2025 prohibits online games that involve monetary stakes, due to concerns such as financial losses, addiction, etc. It imposes a blanket ban on all forms of online betting and gambling. While speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Vaishnaw said, “Online gaming is an important subject which has emerged as an important sector in the digital world. It has 3 segments – the first segment is e-sports, in which people form a team and play, learn coordination, and develop strategic thinking. Our players have also won many medals. In this bill, e-sports will be promoted, an authority will be created for it, and it will get legal recognition. The second is Online Social Games, which includes solitaire, chess, Sudoku, etc. In this bill, online social games will be promoted, encouraged, and an authority will be created.”
The Parliament Monsoon Session commenced on July 21, 2025. It has been adjourned sine die on Thursday.
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