New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw and officials on Monday met online gaming industry representatives.

According to sources, the discussion focused on promoting eSports and social games. Points related to orderly transition and protection of user's money were also discussed. It was noted that the industry has taken steps to ensure compliance with the Act.

On August 22, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday gave her assent to The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, that was passed by Parliament this week. The Bill was brought in to encourage e-sports and online social games while prohibiting harmful online money gaming services, advertisements, and financial tran...