The court will hear the industry’s challenge to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, after Diwali.
India.- The Supreme Court of India has set a hearing date for November 4, 2025, to hear consolidated petitions challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, a law that has halted real-money gaming nationwide. Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan decided to defer proceedings until after the Diwali recess to allow parties to complete their pleadings.
Online gaming firms say the ban has led to layoffs and closures across multiple platforms. Senior advocate C.A. Sundaram, appearing for Head Digital Works, operator of the skill-based platform A23, called for early relief, saying “our business is completely closed, employees have been laid off, and the issue has national ramifications.”
The petitions were transferred to the Supreme Court at the central government’s request to avoid conflicting rulings. The bench has clarified that no other high court will hear related challenges.
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, passed in August, introduced a ban on all online money games, grouping both games of skill and chance under the same prohibition. Industry stakeholders argue that the legislation oversteps constitutional limits and ignores established judicial precedent distinguishing skill gaming from gambling. They argue the government’s approach undermines legitimate businesses that contribute to India’s digital economy.
The court will hear the industry’s challenge to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, after Diwali. India.- The Supreme Court of India has set a hearing date…
Participe da IGI Expo 2026: https://igi-expo.com/
O iGaming & Gaming International Expo - IGI, é um evento inovador criado para reunir empresas e empreendedores, profissionais, investidores, dos setores de iGaming e jogos. Com foco total em networking, exposição e feira de negócios. Além de ser uma fonte inigualável de informações sobre as tendências e o futuro das indústrias nos próximos anos.
📢 Receba em primeira mão notícias relevantes e fique por dentro dos principais assuntos sobre Igaming e Esportes no Brasil e o mundo. Siga no Whatsapp!
...
