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Online gaming law in India: the essentials

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Key dates and sources

22 August 2025

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 was enacted.

22 April 2026

The central government announced the rules and their commencement date.

1 May 2026

The official rules entered into force.

What the national framework covers

Government guidance describes a prohibition on online money games, including those involving chance, skill or both, as well as advertising, promotion and facilitation of prohibited services. It also distinguishes permitted categories such as certain e-sports and online social games.

A product being accessible on a website, appearing in search results, or describing itself as licensed elsewhere does not determine its legal status for an Indian user.

Does that settle the status of every 1GO Plus service?

No. We have not undertaken a formal legal or regulatory audit of every domain, product or operator associated with the name 1GO Plus. The exact factual operation and any subsequent product changes would need to be assessed against the law. Claims of exemption or legal permission should be verified against primary regulatory records.

Questions worth asking

  1. Is the product a real-money game or a legally distinct non-money social game?
  2. Is the current offering subject to a published determination from an appropriate authority?
  3. Does any promotional page encourage activity prohibited under Indian law?
  4. Is the information you are reading dated after the May 2026 changes?

Important legal notice

Not legal adviceThis page is an informational summary. The legislation and rules control. For a specific operator, payment, product or dispute, consult a qualified Indian legal professional and current official notices.

References and further reading

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