Online Gaming Bill 2025: The Online Gaming Bill was passed during the recent monsoon session of Parliament. The Online Gaming Bill has got the President’s approval. All types of money games have been completely banned, while the government will promote e-sports and social gaming. The Centre states that online money games are becoming a significant social and public health concern today. These have not only increased addiction and financial devastation among the youth.
However, following the passage of the Online Gaming Bill, there is widespread concern among the youth. Because the jobs of approximately 200,000 people are under threat. Now, a big statement of Shark Tank India and Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal has come out on this move of the government. At present, his statement remains a topic of discussion on social media.
Anupam Mittal spoke on the Online Gaming Bill
Anupam Mittal posted on his LinkedIn and wrote to the Online Gaming Bill – We banned gutka but have people stopped chewing? 🤷♂️
India also just banned real-money gaming.
In one shot, we killed a sector that
– pumped in ₹27,000 cr of GST annually
– drove ₹10,000 cr+ of ad revenue
– gave thousands a legit livelihood in games of skill
Why? Because many got addicted. Some went broke.
Fair concerns, but do we ban alcohol because some become alcoholics?
Do we ban stock trading because some blow up their savings?
He stated that the online gaming bill will result in a significant loss to the government, as it may lead to a substantial revenue shortfall. However, Mittal also admitted that many people also suffer financial and mental loss due to gaming apps, but banning it altogether is not the right decision.
Most bans usually have the same outcome 👇
👉 Govt loses revenue
👉 Users lose protection
👉 Black markets win (reportedly 8.3 lakh crore illegal gaming market in India 😱)