The Nagaland Legislative Assembly in India Passes Bill to Legalize Online Poker
Key Takeaways
  • A select committee set up by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly has passed the Prohibition of Gambling and Promotion and Regulation of Online Games of Skill Bill, 2015.
  • The bill allows real money online poker as well as other games that are considered to be predominantly skill-based.
  • The bill now requires the approval of the Governor, after which it will be handed back to the government which will set up the regulations and procedures required for its implementation.

A select committee set up by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly has passed the Prohibition of Gambling and Promotion and Regulation of Online Games of Skill Bill, 2015. The bill would allow real money online poker as well as other games that are considered to be predominantly skill-based.