Analysis by Advocate Adarsh Singhal
The recently passed Gaming Bill in India, “Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025,” has created a lot of buzz, and rightly so. While the law aims to regulate online and real-money games, it also carries strict rules that players, influencers, and developers must carefully follow. Advocate Adarsh Singhal and industry experts have shared some crucial guidance to navigate this new legal landscape safely.
1. Advice for Gamers
The first and most important message is for gamers themselves:
- Do not play real-money games until the government fully regulates them. Many platforms may not comply with the new law, and individuals could face legal issues.
- Avoid investing money in games that promise monetary returns unless they are officially recognized under the new law.
- Even if a popular app or platform continues to operate, players should wait for government-approved esports competitions or platforms before participating in monetary games.
This caution is meant to prevent ordinary players from becoming unwittingly involved in illegal activities and facing penalties.
2. Advice for Influencers
Influencers and content creators promoting games need to be extra careful:
- Remove all promotional links for unregulated gaming apps from social media profiles.
- If payment has already been received for promotions, ensure transparency and refund where necessary.
- Influencers could be held criminally liable for inducing others to play unregulated games, including possible 3-year jail terms under the bill.
- Avoid posting old content promoting unregulated apps, these videos or stories could be considered evidence in investigations.
- Engage with your followers carefully: use polls or stories to gauge whether to continue promotions, but always prioritize legal compliance.
The key takeaway: no matter how large your following is, protect your own career and reputation before promoting any gaming app.
3. Advice for Game Developers
Developers also have responsibilities under the new law:
- Ensure your gaming app is government-recognized and compliant with regulations before launching real-money features.
- Include clear terms and conditions in the app, stating that you are not responsible for illegal use if users engage in unregulated gameplay.
- Use secure and approved payment gateways only. Avoid linking your app to third-party QR codes or payment methods that could trigger legal action.
- If partnering with influencers or payment processors, have legal contracts in place specifying responsibility and compliance with the law.
Essentially, developers must act transparently and ensure that their platform cannot be misused for illegal gambling or unregulated money games.
4. What This Means for the Industry
- The government is serious about enforcement and will monitor promotions and payment systems closely.
- Large platforms, influencers, and ordinary users are all accountable. Mistakes, even unintentional, can lead to penalties.
- The bill encourages safe gaming practices and aims to promote esports and educational gaming, but also clamps down hard on unregulated real-money games.
As Advocate Adarsh Singhal advises, everyone in the gaming ecosystem, players, influencers, and developers, needs to act responsibly and stay within legal boundaries.
5. Final Recommendations
- Gamers: Wait for official, government-approved platforms before playing real-money games.
- Influencers: Remove unregulated gaming promotions and be transparent with your audience.
- Developers: Comply with legal regulations, use secure payment systems, and protect users.
The message is clear: the new gaming bill is designed to safeguard the industry, but awareness and caution are key. Following these guidelines will ensure that the gaming ecosystem in India grows safely and responsibly.
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Disclaimer: The analysis and advice in this blog are based on Advocate Adarsh Singhal’s insights and should be considered informational. Readers must exercise personal discretion and stay updated with official government notifications.
