Current status: The Act has been in force since 1 May 2026. A challenge to the Act is pending before the Supreme Court. We found no report of a final decision.
This is general information, not legal advice. Last updated: 31 October 2026.
Timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 19–21 August 2025 | Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. |
| 22 August 2025 | The Act receives Presidential assent. |
| 8 September 2025 | Supreme Court order transfers High Court challenges to itself. |
| December 2025 | Supreme Court says a three-judge bench should hear the challenge, listed for 21 January 2026. |
| 2 March 2026 | ED announces attachment of about ₹18.10 crore in the 1xBet case. |
| 28 March 2026 | Reports say 8,376 gambling-related URLs have been blocked or actioned. |
| 22 April 2026 | Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 notified. |
| 1 May 2026 | The Act and Rules take effect. |
| 27 May 2026 | Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu and Karnataka bans on online games for stakes, including skill games. It also upholds 28% GST on online gaming. |
| 5 August 2026 | Reports say the Supreme Court agreed to a final hearing of the challenge and asked lawyers to complete pleadings. |
| 6–7 October 2026 | Final hearing reported as scheduled. We could not confirm whether it took place or what happened. |
| 15 October 2026 | Supreme Court dismisses review petitions against the May 27 ruling on state bans. |
What is still open
- Whether the Supreme Court upholds the Act, and when it will rule.
- Whether more operators are named in public enforcement actions.