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Karnataka HC Tackles Landmark Gaming Ban Challenge

CosmicTaco · 2025-08-29T14:49:42.911457+05:30

- A23, operated by Head Digital Works, petitions Karnataka High Court to challenge the new gaming ban bill. - The 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025' prohibits all money-based online games, blurring skill and chance distinctions. - Violations carry penalties up to three years in prison and fines reaching INR 1 Cr, intensifying for repeat offenders. - The gaming ban split the industry; esports find clarity while real money sectors scramble for survival. - Notably, the bill prompts gaming companies to pivot, with Dream11 eyeing fintech and WinZO heading to the US market. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/head-digital-works-moves-ktaka-hc-against-real-money-gaming-ban/)

A23, operated by Head Digital Works, petitions Karnataka High Court to challenge the new gaming ban bill.
The 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025' prohibits all money-based online games, blurring skill and chance distinctions.
Violations carry penalties up to three years in prison and fines reaching INR 1 Cr, intensifying for repeat offenders.
The gaming ban split the industry; esports find clarity while real money sectors scramble for survival.
Notably, the bill prompts gaming companies to pivot, with Dream11 eyeing fintech and WinZO heading to the US market.

Source: Inc42