India considers bill aimed at governing online gaming

April 19, 2022 India Crime & Legal Industry Updates

The Indian government is reportedly considering a private members bill that aims to introduce a regulatory regime for online gaming and curb illegal operators, though the bill has already been met with resistance.

Introduced to parliament on April 1, The Online Gaming (Regulation) Bill, 2022 has the dual aim of preserving integrity in online gaming and introducing a regulatory regime for online gaming, according to its authors.

It also calls for a central gaming regulator, the Online Gaming Commission, which would be tasked with overseeing the operation of online gaming operators, stop and punish illegal operators, and has the power to grant, suspend and cancel licenses for online gaming operators.