Ban on real money games could backfire, say experts

Last month, the Centre enforced a complete ban on all forms of real-money online games, while encouraging the growth of e-Sports and non-monetary online social games.

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act aims to ban all forms of online money games—whether offered, operated, promoted, or played—especially those running across state lines or from foreign countries. This was done particularly with an intention to protect individuals, especially youth and vulnerable groups from the harmful effects of such games. It also intends to create a single, national legal framework for regulating online gaming.