Online Gaming Rules to come in effect from May 1; Govt shuts door on real-money gaming, clears non-stake platforms
- Posted on April 22, 2026
- By Financial Express
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Online Gaming Rules to come in effect from May 1; Govt shuts door on real-money gaming, clears non-stake platforms

Government bars real-money gaming under new Online Gaming Rules effective May 1, drawing a clear line between monetised and non-monetised platforms.