Law of Online Gaming in India

This book, Law of Online Gaming in India, provides a comprehensive statutory and analytical framework on the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, along with the Draft Rules issued thereunder. It is designed to address the rapidly evolving legal landscape governing online gaming, betting, and digital gaming platforms in India.

Authored by D.P. Mittal, the book explains the legislative intent, scope, and application of the 2025 Act, offering structured insights into regulatory mechanisms, compliance requirements, and enforcement provisions affecting online gaming operators and stakeholders. The content combines the text of the law with clear exposition to facilitate practical understanding of regulatory obligations and policy objectives.

The book covers, in detail: • Evolution and legal status of online gaming in India • Objectives and scope of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 • Classification and regulation of different forms of online games • Licensing, registration, and regulatory authorities • Obligations of online gaming intermediaries and platforms • Consumer protection, responsible gaming, and safeguards • Prohibited activities, offences, and penalties • Enforcement mechanisms and regulatory oversight • Draft Rules, procedures, and compliance framework under the Act

This publication is especially useful for: • Legal practitioners and policy professionals dealing with gaming and technology laws • Corporate counsels and compliance officers in online gaming companies • Law students and researchers studying emerging areas of cyber and technology law • Regulators, consultants, and stakeholders in the digital gaming ecosystem

Serving as a timely and authoritative reference, this book offers essential guidance on the legal regulation of online gaming in India under the 2025 legislative regime.