The Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority has introduced new, stricter regulations for online real money gaming platforms, imposing stringent controls on access and player safety. The move aims to curb addiction, regulate financial transactions, and prevent minors from participating in such games.
As per the regulations, online real money games refer to “any online game where a user deposits cash or assets with the expectation of winning.”
Key Restrictions Under the New Rules
The new regulations completely prohibit minors from engaging in real money gaming and require platforms to implement mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) verification before account creation.
- Aadhaar authentication is now required for login, followed by an OTP verification via mobile number.
- Gaming platforms must display caution messages, alerting players after one hour of continuous play.
- Users can set daily, weekly, and monthly spending limits to control in-game expenditures.
Time Restrictions and Mandatory Warnings
To prevent excessive gaming habits, the government has enforced time-based restrictions on all platforms.
- No player can log in between 12 AM and 5 AM, effectively banning late-night gaming.
- Mandatory caution messages, such as “Online Gaming is Addictive in Nature,” must be prominently displayed.
The new regulations will take effect once published in the official Gazette, making Tamil Nadu one of the first states to impose such strict online gaming controls.
Conclusion
With these new restrictions, Tamil Nadu aims to regulate online gaming, prevent financial losses, and protect young users from addiction. As gaming platforms adjust to compliance, the state’s move may set a precedent for similar laws in other parts of India.
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