Online gaming law misses the point
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROGA), appears to be founded on the belief that money is the root of all evil. It imposes a nationwide ban on online games played with money. PROGA’s proponents argue that online money games are addictive, entice the youth to squander their earnings leading to financial distress, and are at times connected to illicit financial activities, posing a threat to public order. Apprehensive of these harmful effects, the Indian government enacted PROGA. While its objectives are laudable, PROGA raises three noteworthy questions of constitutional importance.
