Rs 20,000 crore gone every year: Data shows how online gaming is burning a hole in Indians’ pockets
Published on: Aug. 21, 2025, 1:19 p.m. | Source: Economic Times
The Indian government estimates a staggering Rs 20,000 crore loss annually due to online real-money gaming, impacting nearly 45 crore people. Prioritising public welfare, the Lok Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, banning real-money games. The government will support e-sports and social gaming, while state governments enforce the ban, with violators facing hefty penalties.
