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MeitY cracks down on online money gaming, directs OTTs, ad firms to tighten PROG Act compliance
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Fusion42 · 4 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has instructed a broad range of digital entities including OTT platforms, ad firms, banks, and telecom operators to enforce strict compliance with the PROG Act 2025 by suspending activities related to online money gaming. Failure to comply invites severe penalties including imprisonment and heavy fines.
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You must urgently audit your digital platform's role in online money gaming and halt any indirect support or advertising. This crackdown places your entire ecosystem under legal risk, pushing compliance from an option to a necessity.
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