MUMBAI: The cards have been reshuffled in India’s online gaming arena and this time, it’s the law dealing the hand. Following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which prohibits all real-money games, skill or chance, Gameskraft has announced a full stop to gameplay and cash deposits on its Rummy platforms from 21 August 2025.
While users can no longer add money or play, the company stressed that withdrawal services remain active, with all account balances “safe and secure.” Gameskraft said it is working with banking partners, auditors, and legal advisors to ensure a seamless process for players cashing out.
Unlike previous flashpoints between gaming companies and regulators, Gameskraft made it clear there would be no legal challenge this time. “We fully respect the legislative process and remain committed to operating within the framework of the law,” the company stated.
The focus now shifts to the future. The company revealed it has begun structured internal discussions to explore new business models in line with the bill, guided by what it calls its pillars of responsible innovation, player protection, and regulatory alignment.
Gameskraft has also reassured stakeholders that it has cleared all regulatory dues, proactively communicated with employees, partners, vendors, and service providers, and safeguarded their interests during this transition.
Calling compliance “non-negotiable”, the company said the moment, while disruptive, is also an opportunity to “reimagine what’s next responsibly, lawfully, and for long-term value creation.”
With the ban cutting across India’s booming real-money gaming sector, the industry is now in reset mode. For Gameskraft, once a major player in the Rummy space, the challenge is no longer just winning the game, it’s reinventing it.
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