online gaming
A new online gaming law has come into force in India, under which online real money games in which money is played. The government has introduced the online gaming bill 2025 to clamp down on these games. Now the entire focus of the government is on promoting e-sports. The move will be seen directly on India’s gaming ecosystem, IT industry and listed companies.
Difference between e-sport and money games
On one side there are e-Sports, it is a whole world of skill and strategy. Here players win with the strength of their mind and reflex. Whether it is BGMI’s battle, Valorant’s shootout, FIFA’s football ground or Clash Royale and Dota’s digital warfield rest here on your performance. It contains league, tournament and prize money of millions and players are recognized as the real “sports star”.
On the other side, players in Money Games come at stake. The victory or defeat rests not only on skills, but also on luck. While choosing teams on Dream11, while sitting on the table of rummycircle or poker, or playing Teen Patti Cash Games, win everywhere with more luck than the mind.
Government’s new strategy
- E-sports will now be placed in the category of sports, not gambling/betting.
- The government is preparing to create a National Authority, which will decide.
- Which game is valid and which restricted.
- Registration of all games will be mandatory.
- E-Sports tournaments will be encouraged.
- Emphasis on developing domestic Indian games on the lines of PUBG.
- Promoting e-sports version of traditional sports like cricket, football, chase.
Indian game developers will get a chance. E-sports players will get prize money and will also get exposure at the international level. Also, IT and startup sector will get new direction and India will be able to make it to Global e-Sports Market.
Challenges
The ban on money games will end the business model of many companies. A large number of employment will be affected. Because Fantasy & Rummy Apps were providing employment to millions. Apart from this, the government will have to maintain a clear line in games like e-sports and gambling.
How the government will promote e-gaming
After the new gaming bill is passed, the government will now issue new guidelines while following e-sports. E-sports games abroad are quite popular. In the same way, the government in India will promote them by taking some such important steps.