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India's Online Gaming Bill Sparks Controversy and Job Losses
8/31/2025
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Story summary
- India has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, prohibiting real-money gaming to address gambling addiction and fraud.
- Major companies, including Dream11 and MPL, have halted operations, leading to substantial revenue declines.
- A23 has initiated legal action against the law, arguing it criminalizes skill-based gaming.
- Industry experts caution that the ban may stifle innovation and result in job losses.
