Tag: E-Gaming Federation (EGF)

Online Gaming Bill Seeks Ban on Betting, Promotes E-Sports and Safe Digital Play

The Bill proposes a blanket ban on online betting and gambling activities — including fantasy sports, poker, rummy, lotteries, and other real-money games — regardless of whether they are based on skill, chance, or both.

August 20, 2025

Priyank Kharge Slams Centre’s Online Gaming Bill, Warns of Job Loss, Revenue Hit, and Security Risks

Taking to X, Kharge described the move as another “masterstroke in bad policy making,” arguing that prohibition without stakeholder consultation would devastate revenue, jobs, startups, and investments.

August 20, 2025

Gaming Industry Appeals to Amit Shah, Warns Blanket Ban Could Cripple ₹2 Lakh Crore Sector

“Such a blanket prohibition would strike a death knell for this legitimate, job-creating industry and cause serious harm to Indian users and citizens,” the gaming bodies said.

August 20, 2025