New Rules Mandate Registration of E-Sports Entities
The new framework will introduce a system for the statutory registration of e-sports entities: Gazette
HYDERABAD: The Centre will bring into force the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026, from May 1, taking a major step towards making the digital gaming space safer and more accountable. The rules are projected to cover online games, e-sports platforms and video gaming services, with a focus on user protection, transparency and industry growth.
According to the gazette, the new framework will introduce a system for the statutory registration of e-sports entities. This is expected to give legitimacy to competitive gaming and help organise the fast-growing sector. The rules also require gaming platforms to introduce strong user safety features, including age verification tools and parental controls.
A key highlight is the creation of grievance redressal mechanisms. Players will now have dedicated platforms to raise complaints, report harmful content and flag suspicious activities. Gaming companies will also be required to clearly disclose rules, risks and in-game practices, ensuring transparency for users.
The rules issue the formation of the “Online Gaming Authority of India”, with the additional secretary of the ministry of electronics and information technology or another officer nominated by the secretary as the chairman of the authority, and joint secretaries of the home affairs ministry, finance
