The Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) has officially closed its 90-day grace period for digital platforms to comply with the PROG Act 2026. Operators must now hold a verified digital certificate to offer any interactive gaming services within Indian jurisdiction. Non-compliant platforms are facing immediate ISP blacklisting and heavy financial penalties under the updated IT Act. This strict enforcement aims to completely eradicate unregulated real-money gaming mechanics, forcing B2B providers to pivot entirely towards skill-based esports and free-to-play social formats to maintain their market access.