Online money gaming has become a bigger issue than drugs: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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The Lok Sabha has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights concerns over online money gaming’s impact. The bill aims to curb addiction and financial losses. It bans online games involving monetary stakes. E-sports and social games will remain permissible. Violators may face imprisonment and fines.

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Online money gaming has become a bigger issue than drugs: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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