Online Gaming and Esports Law
Games, gambling and esports in India after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025
- Six weeks
- 12 to 15 people
- Live sessions
- By application
Why this course
The Online Gaming Act 2025 banned online money games, whether of skill or chance, and set out to promote esports. This course explains the new law, how games are classified, and what it means for studios, platforms, advertisers and players.
What you will be able to do
- 01Classify a game under the 2025 Act, and know what follows
- 02Navigate the new Online Gaming Authority and esports registration
- 03Advise on payments, tax, advertising and protecting children
- 04Draft and review game, tournament and player contracts
Who it is for
- Technology and media lawyers
- Regulatory and tax lawyers
- In-house counsel at games and esports companies
- Policy professionals
- Law students
What it covers
- 01Indian gaming law after 2025
- 02Esports and the new regulator
- 03Payments, tax and advertising
- 04Contracts and intellectual property
- 05The constitutional questions
The full syllabus, with the topics and readings for each session, is available on request.
How it works
Live sessions
Taught live every week by one instructor, who stays with the cohort for the whole course.
Recordings
Every session is recorded, so you can revise or catch up on one you missed.
Guest practitioners
People who do this work join some sessions to show how the law operates in practice.
Certificate
A Matter Labs certificate for attending the course. No exams.
Questions
What does it cost?
Fees are shared with applicants when a cohort opens.
When does the next cohort start?
Dates are set once enough people have expressed interest. Express interest and we will write to you first.
How much time does it take?
Six weeks, twelve sessions, 24 contact hours, plus some reading before each session.
Do I need a background in this area?
No. There are no prerequisites.
What if I miss a session?
Watch the recording. Recordings are for enrolled participants only.