Online Gaming Rules 2026 establish regulatory framework effective May 1, 2026, banning all online money games with penalties up to ₹2 crore.
Rules create Online Gaming Authority of India under MeitY with multi-ministerial representation for sector governance and enforcement.
Indian online gaming market was INR 232 billion in 2024 with 77% from transaction-based games, projected to reach INR 316 billion by 2027.
Framework introduces mandatory registration for e-sports, user safety features, and two-tier grievance redressal system with 90-day case resolution.