May be called the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025; extends to the whole of India and also applies to an online money gaming service offered within India or operated from outside India; comes into force on a date notified by the Central Government.
PROGA-USR-01 (User): Identify the game type before playing (e-sport, social game, or money game).
PROGA-ESP-01 (EsportOperator): Confirm the game genuinely qualifies as an e-sport (skill-based, no betting). Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-ESP-05 (EsportOperator): Limit fees to registration/participation/admin costs plus performance-based prize money. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-ESP-06 (EsportOperator): Exclude all betting/wagering/staking and stake-based winnings. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-SGO-01 (SocialGameOperator): Confirm the game qualifies as an online social game (no staking/monetary winning). Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-SGO-03 (SocialGameOperator): Ensure any subscription/access fee is not a stake or wager. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-ADV-01 (Advertiser): Review whether content directly or indirectly promotes a money game. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 6: Prohibition of advertisement related to online money game]
(Central Government) Recognise, register and promote e-sports. (Operators) Register the e-sport with the Authority under s.3.
PROGA-USR-02 (User): Verify the game is determined/registered with the Authority.
PROGA-USR-04 (User): Participate only in recognised e-sports / social games.
PROGA-ESP-01 (EsportOperator): Confirm the game genuinely qualifies as an e-sport (skill-based, no betting). Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-ESP-02 (EsportOperator): Obtain recognition under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service]
PROGA-ESP-03 (EsportOperator): Register the e-sport with the Authority (digital form, Rule 23 contents). Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-SGO-04 (SocialGameOperator): Display an Authority-compliant Game Information Statement before gameplay. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-CG-01 (CentralGovernment): Recognise and promote e-sports and online social games.
PROGA-SG-01 (StateGovernment): Coordinate with the Central Government to integrate and promote e-sports/social games.
(Operators) Register the social game; offer safe, age-appropriate content and user-safety measures.
PROGA-USR-02 (User): Verify the game is determined/registered with the Authority.
PROGA-USR-04 (User): Participate only in recognised e-sports / social games.
PROGA-SGO-01 (SocialGameOperator): Confirm the game qualifies as an online social game (no staking/monetary winning). Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-SGO-02 (SocialGameOperator): Register and categorise the game with the Authority. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-SGO-04 (SocialGameOperator): Display an Authority-compliant Game Information Statement before gameplay. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-SGO-05 (SocialGameOperator): Offer safe, age-appropriate content with user-safety features. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-CG-01 (CentralGovernment): Recognise and promote e-sports and online social games.
PROGA-SG-01 (StateGovernment): Coordinate with the Central Government to integrate and promote e-sports/social games.
Do NOT offer, facilitate, aid or abet any online money game or online money gaming service.
PROGA-USR-01 (User): Identify the game type before playing (e-sport, social game, or money game).
PROGA-USR-03 (User): Avoid any online money game.
PROGA-ESP-05 (EsportOperator): Limit fees to registration/participation/admin costs plus performance-based prize money. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-ESP-06 (EsportOperator): Exclude all betting/wagering/staking and stake-based winnings. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-SGO-03 (SocialGameOperator): Ensure any subscription/access fee is not a stake or wager. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-CLS-05 (ClassificationSeeker): If classified a money game, immediately cease offering it. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-MGO-01 (MoneyGameOperator): Recognise that offering/operating/facilitating a money game is prohibited. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-MGO-02 (MoneyGameOperator): Cease offering, operating or facilitating any online money game/service. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-MGO-03 (MoneyGameOperator): Cease aiding, abetting or inducing participation in money games. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-TPP-03 (ServiceProvider): Do not aid/abet/facilitate a prohibited online money game service. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 10: Cognizance of offences]
Do NOT make, carry or endorse any advertisement of an online money game (screen and take down non-compliant ads).
PROGA-MGO-04 (MoneyGameOperator): Halt all advertisements promoting online money games. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention]
PROGA-ADV-01 (Advertiser): Review whether content directly or indirectly promotes a money game. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention]
PROGA-ADV-02 (Advertiser): Screen all ad content, including celebrity/influencer endorsements. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention]
PROGA-ADV-03 (Advertiser): Reject or refuse any advertisement promoting money games. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention]
PROGA-ADV-05 (Advertiser): Take down/withdraw any non-compliant advertisement. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention]
PROGA-TPP-04 (ServiceProvider): Apply special controls for ad-tech or payment-adjacent services. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention]
(Banks / PSPs / payment facilitators) Block or decline any deposit, withdrawal or transaction towards an online money gaming service.
PROGA-USR-03 (User): Avoid any online money game.
PROGA-USR-05 (User): Refuse to deposit/transfer funds to any money gaming service.
PROGA-FIN-01 (Bank): Identify transactions/fund authorisations toward money gaming services. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(3) r/w s.7) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-FIN-02 (Bank): Implement screening/monitoring of payment flows and verify registration. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(3) r/w s.7) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention]
PROGA-FIN-03 (Bank): Block or decline transactions toward money gaming services. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(3) r/w s.7) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-FIN-04 (Bank): Avoid permitting, aiding, abetting or authorising such fund transfers. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(3) r/w s.7) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-TPP-04 (ServiceProvider): Apply special controls for ad-tech or payment-adjacent services. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 6: Prohibition of advertisement related to online money game]
Comply with all directions, orders, guidelines and codes of the Authority / Central Government; apply for determination or registration where required.
PROGA-USR-02 (User): Verify the game is determined/registered with the Authority.
PROGA-USR-06 (User): Raise grievance with operator, then escalate to the Authority within 30 days.
PROGA-USR-07 (User): Track the Authority's response; escalate to the Appellate Authority if dissatisfied.
PROGA-ESP-01 (EsportOperator): Confirm the game genuinely qualifies as an e-sport (skill-based, no betting). Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-ESP-03 (EsportOperator): Register the e-sport with the Authority (digital form, Rule 23 contents). Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-ESP-04 (EsportOperator): Comply with fair-play, cyber-security and user-safety standards for e-sport events. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-SGO-01 (SocialGameOperator): Confirm the game qualifies as an online social game (no staking/monetary winning). Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-SGO-02 (SocialGameOperator): Register and categorise the game with the Authority. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-SGO-04 (SocialGameOperator): Display an Authority-compliant Game Information Statement before gameplay. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-SGO-07 (SocialGameOperator): Comply with codes; maintain grievance, data-retention, cyber-security and payment-routing directions. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-CLS-01 (ClassificationSeeker): Submit application to the Authority to determine the game's classification. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-CLS-07 (ClassificationSeeker): Comply with any directions or codes of practice issued by the Authority. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-AUTH-01 (Authority): Receive an application or act suo motu to classify an online game.
PROGA-CG-01 (CentralGovernment): Recognise and promote e-sports and online social games.
PROGA-TPP-01 (ServiceProvider): Identify whether the service facilitates offering, organising, ads, payments or operations. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-TPP-02 (ServiceProvider): Furnish information if required by the Authority. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-USR-05 (User): Refuse to deposit/transfer funds to any money gaming service.
PROGA-MGO-01 (MoneyGameOperator): Recognise that offering/operating/facilitating a money game is prohibited. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-MGO-02 (MoneyGameOperator): Cease offering, operating or facilitating any online money game/service. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-MGO-03 (MoneyGameOperator): Cease aiding, abetting or inducing participation in money games. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-MGO-04 (MoneyGameOperator): Halt all advertisements promoting online money games. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 6: Prohibition of advertisement related to online money game]
PROGA-MGO-07 (MoneyGameOperator): Note corporate and officer liability and enhanced repeat-offence penalties. Penalty: Repeat offence: imprisonment 3 to 5 years and fine Rs.1 crore to Rs.2 crore (s.9(4)) — company officers/directors also liable (s.11) [Section meanings — 11: Offences by companies]
PROGA-ADV-01 (Advertiser): Review whether content directly or indirectly promotes a money game. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 6: Prohibition of advertisement related to online money game]
PROGA-ADV-02 (Advertiser): Screen all ad content, including celebrity/influencer endorsements. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 6: Prohibition of advertisement related to online money game]
PROGA-ADV-03 (Advertiser): Reject or refuse any advertisement promoting money games. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 6: Prohibition of advertisement related to online money game]
PROGA-ADV-05 (Advertiser): Take down/withdraw any non-compliant advertisement. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 6: Prohibition of advertisement related to online money game]
PROGA-FIN-01 (Bank): Identify transactions/fund authorisations toward money gaming services. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(3) r/w s.7) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 7: Prohibition of transfer of fund; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-FIN-02 (Bank): Implement screening/monitoring of payment flows and verify registration. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(3) r/w s.7) [Section meanings — 7: Prohibition of transfer of fund]
PROGA-FIN-03 (Bank): Block or decline transactions toward money gaming services. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(3) r/w s.7) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 7: Prohibition of transfer of fund; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-FIN-04 (Bank): Avoid permitting, aiding, abetting or authorising such fund transfers. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(3) r/w s.7) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 7: Prohibition of transfer of fund; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-TPP-03 (ServiceProvider): Do not aid/abet/facilitate a prohibited online money game service. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-TPP-04 (ServiceProvider): Apply special controls for ad-tech or payment-adjacent services. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine up to Rs.50 lakh, or both (s.9(2) r/w s.6) [Section meanings — 6: Prohibition of advertisement related to online money game]
PROGA-MGO-01 (MoneyGameOperator): Recognise that offering/operating/facilitating a money game is prohibited. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service]
PROGA-FIN-01 (Bank): Identify transactions/fund authorisations toward money gaming services. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(3) r/w s.7) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 7: Prohibition of transfer of fund]
PROGA-ENF-01 (EnforcementOfficer): Receive authorisation by notification to investigate offences.
PROGA-ENF-03 (EnforcementOfficer): Search and, where warranted, arrest without warrant.
PROGA-TPP-03 (ServiceProvider): Do not aid/abet/facilitate a prohibited online money game service. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service]
(Company officers/directors) Exercise all due diligence to prevent commission of an offence.
PROGA-MGO-01 (MoneyGameOperator): Recognise that offering/operating/facilitating a money game is prohibited. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-MGO-07 (MoneyGameOperator): Note corporate and officer liability and enhanced repeat-offence penalties. Penalty: Repeat offence: imprisonment 3 to 5 years and fine Rs.1 crore to Rs.2 crore (s.9(4)) — company officers/directors also liable (s.11) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention]
PROGA-COD-01 (CompanyOfficer): Identify persons in charge of and responsible for the business. Penalty: Up to Rs.1 crore (s.11(1); s.9) — company officers/directors also liable (s.11) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention]
PROGA-COD-02 (CompanyOfficer): Establish governance and due-diligence controls to prevent offences.
PROGA-COD-03 (CompanyOfficer): Document compliance measures to support the due-diligence defence. Penalty: Up to Rs.1 crore (s.11(2); s.9) — company officers/directors also liable (s.11) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention]
PROGA-COD-04 (CompanyOfficer): Ensure no consent, connivance or neglect by directors or officers. Penalty: Up to Rs.1 crore (s.11(3); s.9) — company officers/directors also liable (s.11) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention]
PROGA-COD-05 (CompanyOfficer): Respond to proceedings and demonstrate due diligence where alleged. Penalty: Up to Rs.1 crore (s.11(2); s.9) — company officers/directors also liable (s.11) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention]
Comply with directions/orders under s.8(3); non-compliance attracts penalty, suspension/cancellation of registration and prohibition. [Section meanings — 8: Establishment of an Authority]
PROGA-USR-07 (User): Track the Authority's response; escalate to the Appellate Authority if dissatisfied.
PROGA-ESP-04 (EsportOperator): Comply with fair-play, cyber-security and user-safety standards for e-sport events. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12)
PROGA-ESP-07 (EsportOperator): Comply with Authority/Central Govt directions; publish contact; follow data-retention. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12)
PROGA-SGO-07 (SocialGameOperator): Comply with codes; maintain grievance, data-retention, cyber-security and payment-routing directions. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12)
PROGA-CLS-01 (ClassificationSeeker): Submit application to the Authority to determine the game's classification. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12)
PROGA-CLS-06 (ClassificationSeeker): If lawful, proceed to registration; appeal adverse orders within 30 days.
PROGA-CLS-07 (ClassificationSeeker): Comply with any directions or codes of practice issued by the Authority. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12)
PROGA-AUTH-01 (Authority): Receive an application or act suo motu to classify an online game.
PROGA-AUTH-07 (Authority): Impose penalties for non-compliance under s.12 after an opportunity of being heard. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12)
PROGA-APP-01 (AppellateAuthority): Identify an adverse order from the Authority eligible for appeal.
PROGA-TPP-01 (ServiceProvider): Identify whether the service facilitates offering, organising, ads, payments or operations. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12)
PROGA-TPP-02 (ServiceProvider): Furnish information if required by the Authority. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12)
Comply with any Central Government direction relating to online money gaming services.
PROGA-FIN-01 (Bank): Identify transactions/fund authorisations toward money gaming services. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(3) r/w s.7) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 7: Prohibition of transfer of fund; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-FIN-05 (Bank): Comply with Central Government/Authority directions on money gaming services.
PROGA-CG-01 (CentralGovernment): Recognise and promote e-sports and online social games.
PROGA-CG-03 (CentralGovernment): Issue notifications, directions, guidelines and codes of practice.
(Intermediaries) Comply with blocking directions in respect of online money gaming services.
PROGA-MGO-01 (MoneyGameOperator): Recognise that offering/operating/facilitating a money game is prohibited. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-MGO-05 (MoneyGameOperator): Comply with blocking orders under s.14 (r/w s.69A IT Act).
PROGA-CG-01 (CentralGovernment): Recognise and promote e-sports and online social games.
PROGA-CG-06 (CentralGovernment): Direct blocking of online money gaming services.
PROGA-ENF-01 (EnforcementOfficer): Receive authorisation by notification to investigate offences.
PROGA-MGO-06 (MoneyGameOperator): Cooperate with investigation, search and seizure.
PROGA-CG-01 (CentralGovernment): Recognise and promote e-sports and online social games.
PROGA-CG-05 (CentralGovernment): Authorise officers/classes of officers to investigate offences.
PROGA-SG-03 (StateGovernment): State officers may be authorised by Central notification to investigate offences.
PROGA-ENF-01 (EnforcementOfficer): Receive authorisation by notification to investigate offences.
PROGA-MGO-06 (MoneyGameOperator): Cooperate with investigation, search and seizure.
PROGA-SG-03 (StateGovernment): State officers may be authorised by Central notification to investigate offences.
PROGA-ENF-01 (EnforcementOfficer): Receive authorisation by notification to investigate offences.
PROGA-ENF-02 (EnforcementOfficer): Enter any place (physical or digital) on reasonable suspicion.
PROGA-ENF-03 (EnforcementOfficer): Search and, where warranted, arrest without warrant.
PROGA-ENF-05 (EnforcementOfficer): Produce any arrested person before a magistrate/police without unnecessary delay.
PROGA-ENF-06 (EnforcementOfficer): Seize relevant property and electronic storage devices.
PROGA-ENF-07 (EnforcementOfficer): Follow BNSS, 2023 procedures and act in good faith.
PROGA-ENF-01 (EnforcementOfficer): Receive authorisation by notification to investigate offences.
PROGA-ENF-04 (EnforcementOfficer): Access computer resources/electronic records, overriding access codes if necessary.
PROGA-ENF-07 (EnforcementOfficer): Follow BNSS, 2023 procedures and act in good faith.
The provisions of this Act are in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other law; in case of inconsistency, this Act has overriding effect to the extent of the inconsistency.
Comply with the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2025 made under this section.
PROGA-ESP-03 (EsportOperator): Register the e-sport with the Authority (digital form, Rule 23 contents). Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-SGO-02 (SocialGameOperator): Register and categorise the game with the Authority. Penalty: Penalty up to Rs.10 lakh, and/or suspension or cancellation of registration and prohibition (s.12) [Section meanings — 12: Non-compliance by any other person]
PROGA-SGO-03 (SocialGameOperator): Ensure any subscription/access fee is not a stake or wager. Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to Rs.1 crore, or both (s.9(1) r/w s.5) — offence cognizable and non-bailable (s.10) [Section meanings — 9: Penalty for contravention; 5: Prohibition of online money game and online money gaming service; 10: Cognizance of offences]
PROGA-CG-01 (CentralGovernment): Recognise and promote e-sports and online social games.
PROGA-CG-04 (CentralGovernment): Make rules (registration manner, Authority powers, sector promotion).
PROGA-CG-07 (CentralGovernment): Lay rules before Parliament; exercise removal-of-difficulties power.
PROGA-CG-01 (CentralGovernment): Recognise and promote e-sports and online social games.
PROGA-CG-07 (CentralGovernment): Lay rules before Parliament; exercise removal-of-difficulties power.
Versioned JSON endpoints. Read access is open; write/usage needs a key.
# Fetch the full law as JSON curl https://lawascode.negd.in/laac-api/v1/laws/the-promotion-and-regulation-of-online-gaming-act-2025 # Just the penalty schedule curl https://lawascode.negd.in/laac-api/v1/laws/the-promotion-and-regulation-of-online-gaming-act-2025/penalties # A specific provision curl https://lawascode.negd.in/laac-api/v1/laws/the-promotion-and-regulation-of-online-gaming-act-2025/provisions/1