India brings online gaming framework into force, prohibiting real-money games
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
India’s PROG Act and Online Gaming Rules 2026 took effect on 1 May, prohibiting online money games regardless of skill or chance, as reported by iGaming Business. The article says esports and online social games can operate under conditions, while analysts identify unresolved questions about the law’s scope. A constitutional challenge remains pending before the Supreme Court, and the framework remains in force.
Why it matters
Operators must assess whether their game formats fall within the real-money gaming prohibition while the constitutional challenge remains unresolved.