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Indian Government Releases Draft Rules for Online Gaming Act 2025

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released draft rules for the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which was introduced back in August. The draft outlines how online games will be classified and registered, what formats are permitted, and the powers of the proposed…

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The Draft for Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2025 – India’s esports leaders welcome clear framework for growth of industry

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Reading Time: 3 minutes As per a recent development, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has prepared the Draft for the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2025 (“Draft Rules”). The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is also inviting feedback on the draft from stakeholders.   Key Highlights (Draft attached for reference): The provisions relating to recognition and promotion of esport, shall be administered by…

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PAGCOR grants PHP 50M to NBI to strengthen campaign against illegal gambling in the Philippines

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute PAGCOR provides PHP 50M support to NBI in the fight against illegal gambling The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has granted PHP 50 million in financial assistance to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to bolster its campaign against illegal gambling, including unlicensed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). A…

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Digital gaming disruption tackled in 1st AsPac Regulators’ Forum

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Regulators from across the Asia-Pacific region underscored the need to adapt to digital disruption in the gaming industry during the first-ever Regulators’ Forum held in Manila on Thursday, September 11. In her keynote address, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) President and COO Wilma Eisma said that while gaming jurisdictions…

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PAGCOR chief pushes for stricter regulation, not online gaming ban

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: 2 minutes   Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco on Monday, September 8, pushed for stricter regulations for online gaming instead of an outright ban, saying that prohibition would only encourage illegal operations and deprive the government of needed revenues. Speaking before industry stakeholders at the Light…

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Kazakhstan Considers Criminal Penalties for Promoting Online Casinos

The HALLO ECHO

Reading Time: < 1 minute   Kazakhstan’s Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) has identified 34 bloggers promoting online casinos on social media, with 11 already facing administrative penalties. The agency has stated that fines alone are not deterring repeat offenders and is now considering introducing criminal liability for such activities. A law passed in 2024 strictly…

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