Lok Sabha passes bill to ban online games played with money

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a legislation to ban online games played with money as it looks to check rising instances of addiction, money laundering and financial fraud through such applications.

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, also seeks to prohibit advertisement related to online money games as well as bars banks and



financial institutions from facilitating or transferring funds for any of such games.

The Bill was passed by a voice vote after brief remarks by Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw amid protests in the House by opposition members.

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after the passage of the Bill.