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India Exempts Non-Real-Money Online Games from Mandatory Registration Under New MeitY Rules

MeitY has notified new regulations exempting online games without real money stakes from mandatory registration. Real-money games will undergo stricter evaluation based on entry fees, winnings expectations, and monetization models, with the designated authority having 90 days to deliver decisions. Competitive e-sports receives separate classification, while banks and payment companies will enforce bans by blocking financial transactions to banned platforms. User safety features including fair play systems and cybersecurity protections are mandated across eligible platforms.

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