MeitY Notifies Online Gaming Rules; Norms to Come Into Effect on May 1

MeitY notifies online gaming rules; norms to come into effect on May 1

MeitY announces online gaming rules effective May 1, mandating registration for esports while easing regulations for non-monetary games.

MeitY says no mandatory registration for online games without real money

New regulations from MeitY will exempt online games without real money stakes from mandatory registration. Real-money games will undergo stricter evaluation, with banks and payment firms enforcing bans. Competitive e-sports receives a separate classification, and user safety features are mandated.

MeitY introduces Lighter Online Gaming Rules from May 1: What it means for users and developers

India’s gaming scene is about to get a fresh set of rules. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) just rolled out a new framework for online gaming, and honestly, it’s a lot more relaxed than before. They call it a ‘light-touch’ approach, which basically means less red tape for game developers but still keeping an eye on user safety. This new setup goes live on May 1, 2026. Most online games get easier compliance Most cas…

New online gaming rules to take effect from May 1; OGAI to lead oversight

New Delhi: The Online Gaming Authority of India, the new regulator created under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, will come into force on May 1, with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology finalising the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026, as the operating framework for the sector.  The rules are meant to curb online money gaming while creating a clearer compliance structure for e-sports…

India’s gaming reset begins May 1 with eSports, safety rules, and bans

From May 1, India’s gaming law reshapes eSports, bans money gaming, and adds new safety and grievance rules

India to enforce new online gaming rules from May 1 - OrissaPOST

New Delhi: India will bring into force a comprehensive set of rules to regulate the fast-growing online gaming sector from May 1, the government said Wednesday. The new framework, notified under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025, reflects the Centre’s dual objective of protecting users — especially children and vulnerable groups — from financial and psychological harm, while positioning the country as a global hub fo…