What does the Authority do?
- Determines whether a game is prohibited or permissible
- Administers registration where required
- Issues directions and codes within its mandate
- Supports grievances and user safeguards
- Records game- and provider-specific decisions
How a determination begins
The process may begin on the Authority’s own motion, through a service-provider application or following Central Government notification. Official material describes a time-bound assessment based on objective factors.
Sources: The Gazette of India, Press Information Bureau
How to read a claimed approval
- 1
Find the original record
Do not rely on a screenshot.
- 2
Match provider and game
A decision for one product does not cover another.
- 3
Check date and status
Confirm it remains current.
- 4
Read conditions
A decision may be limited or conditional.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Authority approve every game?
The Rules provide determination and notified registration mechanisms; users should check the exact official record for the product.
Can a website create its own approval badge?
It can display an image, but that is not proof. Verify the underlying official order.
Sources and verification notes
- The Gazette of IndiaEstablishment of the Online Gaming Authority of India — S.O. 1992(E)Accessed 26 August 2026 ↗
- The Gazette of IndiaPromotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 — G.S.R. 303(E)Accessed 26 August 2026 ↗
- Press Information BureauPromotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026: official briefAccessed 26 August 2026 ↗
- Press Information BureauRules to come into force on 1 May 2026Accessed 26 August 2026 ↗
- The Gazette of IndiaAct No. 32 of 2025, Gazette publication dated 22 August 2025Accessed 26 August 2026 ↗
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