Online Gaming Act 2025: What India Banned and What's Safe

The Online Gaming Act 2025 bans all online money games — skill or chance, no exceptions.

Esports is now legally recognised as a competitive sport, separate from betting.

Casual and social games (BGMI, Free Fire, Ludo without stakes) stay fully legal.

Penalties target operators and advertisers — up to 3 years jail and ₹1 crore fine.

If money is stuck in a closed RMG app, request a withdrawal in writing and keep records.

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