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The Online Gaming Act 2025, Explained: What India's Real-Money Gaming Ban Actually Says
A plain-English guide to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, what it bans, what stays legal, the penalties, and where the Supreme Court challenge stands.
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2026-09-09
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Is Online Betting Legal in India? The 2026 Answer (And Why the Old One Is Wrong)
The state-by-state 'grey zone' answer is out of date. Since 1 May 2026 a central law bans online real-money betting across India. Here is the current position.
2 MIN READ2026-09-06
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The Supreme Court Challenge to India's Online Gaming Act: Where It Stands
Constitutional challenges to the 2025 online gaming ban were transferred to the Supreme Court and referred to a larger bench. What has been decided, and what has not.
2 MIN READ2026-09-06
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Is Fantasy Cricket Legal in India in 2026? Paid Contests vs Free-to-Play
Paid fantasy cricket contests are prohibited under the 2025 Act, and the Supreme Court has held money fantasy sports to be gambling. Free-to-play formats remain lawful.
2 MIN READ2026-09-06
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What's Still Legal After India's Gaming Ban: E-Sports and Free-to-Play
The 2025 Act bans staking money online, not online gaming itself. E-sports and social games remain lawful, here are the conditions attached to each.
2 MIN READ2026-09-06
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What Happens to Your Money After India's Betting Ban?
Platforms closing real-money operations asked users to withdraw balances. What to do if you still hold funds, and what to be careful of.
2 MIN READ2026-09-06
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How to Withdraw From a Betting App That's Shutting Down in India
A practical checklist for getting an existing balance out of a platform winding down real-money operations, and the mistakes that cost people money.
2 MIN READ2026-09-06
Frequently Asked Questions
Is online cricket betting legal in India?
No. Since 1 May 2026 the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 prohibits online money games nationwide, including cricket betting for a stake.
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