Online gaming firm Gameskraft has laid off 120 employees after India passed the Online Gaming Act, 2025, banning real-money gaming. The company cited regulatory pressures for halting operations, while FY25 profits also fell due to a ₹231 crore accounting adjustment
Online gaming platform Zupee is laying off 170 employees — 30% of its staff — after the government banned real-money online games in August. The company is offering financial and medical support to those impacted while adjusting to the new law
The Union government introduced the Online Gaming Bill 2025 in Lok Sabha, banning real-money gaming platforms and ads, empowering warrantless searches and arrests. It promotes e-sports, imposes strict penalties, and restricts financial transactions, despite potential Rs 20,000 crore tax revenue loss
