India's Online Gaming Bill elevates e-sports, bans real-money gaming

India Briefing reports on India's Online Gaming Bill, which distinguishes between skill-based e-sports and real-money gaming. The legislation elevates e-sports as a competitive sector whilst banning real-money gaming operations. The policy marks a significant regulatory shift for India's gaming industry, clarifying legal frameworks for different gaming segments and potentially reshaping the competitive gaming landscape.

Reported by India Briefing. This is a wire brief — read the full story here.