Online Gaming Ban 2025: Probo Urges Users to Withdraw Balances—Here’s How to Do It
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, passed on August 22, 2025, and it caused a huge change in India’s real-money gaming (RMG) business, which was worth $3.8 billion in 2024. The law, which was quickly passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, bans all real-money internet games. This includes Dream11, MPL, PokerBaazi, WinZO, Zupee, and Probo. As businesses rush to follow the rules, Gurugram-based opinion trading platform Probo has told users to quickly withdraw their in-app wallet balances, stressing the importance of smooth KYC-based processes. This piece uses reliable sources like The Indian Express and Zee News to explain how to withdraw your account, give Indian users local context, and give readers an idea of what the ban means.
The Online Gaming Ban: A Game-Changer for India
The 2025 Act bans all real-money games, whether they are based on skill or luck. Its main goal is platforms that got people to sign up by saying they could make them rich quickly. The government says it’s because of addiction, financial ruin, and connections to money laundering. Between 2019 and 2024, 47 people in Tamil Nadu killed themselves while playing video games. Users can go to jail for up to three years and be fined ₹1 crore, while advertising could go to jail for two years and be fined ₹50 lakh. The law also affects offshore platforms that can be accessed from India. As a result, paid activities for companies like Probo had to stop overnight. A National Online Gaming Authority will make sure everyone follows the rules and only promote e-sports and social games.
With 568 million players, or 20% of the world’s gamers, India’s gaming industry is in trouble. Tax income will drop by ₹20,000 crore, and more than 200,000 jobs will be lost. For users, wallet funds are the most important thing right now. Peak XV Partners and Elevation Capital are backing Probo. They have told users that their funds are safe, but they need to be withdrawn right away because platforms are changing or shutting down.
How to Withdraw Your Probo Balance
Probo, which is known for trading opinions in real time about sports, politics, and culture, has turned off wallet recharges and paid formats. A company representative told The Indian Express, “User funds are still safe, and all withdrawal requests will be met.” KYC verification is needed to make sure that transfers go smoothly. Here are the steps you need to take:
- 1. Start up the Probo app: Open the app and look for the wallet button in the upper left corner.
- 2. Start the KYC: Then, under "Winnings," click "Complete KYC to withdraw funds."
- 3. Check the Details: Make sure that your PAN and bank information are correct.
- 4. Withdrawal Process: The money will be in your bank account in three business days, excluding weekends and government holidays.
Notes:
- A ₹5 fee is charged for every 1,000 naira withdrawn, and any relevant TDS is taken out.
- Web users can only spend ₹1,000 in a single purchase.
- Get the latest version of the game to avoid bugs.
This process is in line with India’s Know Your Customer (KYC) rules, which are required for all banking transactions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. This keeps users safe while regulations change.
Local Context: Impact on Indian Users
The gaming craze in India with 82 percent urban internet penetration (TRAI 2025) propelled the rise of platforms such as Probo to the young users in metro cities and tier-2 cities like Jaipur and Surat. Millions of Indians get their side incomes and livelihood through the ban as 65-percent of Indian population is below the age of 35. The ban will be perceived by users in states such as Tamil Nadu where people are addicted to gaming and the state has enacted strict laws as a protection but those in other states like Bengaluru that have a lucrative IT industry will lose their jobs and resort to Goa-based islands with unregulated gaming.
Exclusive analysis: The restriction may encourage migration to other free-to-play games, whereas rural gamers who have less access to banking will find KYC difficult, which may lead to the loss of balances. The 24/7 services that assist clients via the Help section of the app could be an obstacle in areas with low digital literacy as delays might frustrate the users.
Industry Shifts and User Options
One of the microtrends is reflected in what has happened to Probo. Dream11 is going to launch the gold loan app Dream Money, and WinZO enters the U.S. and presents the micro-dramas app ZO TV. Zupee specializes in games with no entry fees, e.g., Ludo Supreme, and MPL has smooth cash-out. The transformations testify to flexibility, yet bring into question sustainability. Indian Playbook: Online gamers in India may migrate to esports, which is government-supported, to access an authorized source of online gaming and of which the industry is estimated at $1.2 billion by 2027 (FICCI-EY Report 2025).
What’s Next for Users?
To Probo users, prompt action is important. Full KYC within a short period to be able to withdraw funds since some of the regulatory deadlines may restrict the withdrawal outlets. The greater industry has legal difficulties, with analysts arguing that the Supreme Court may be asked to decide upon the meaning of skill-based games under Article 19(1)(g). Currently, some strategies are in place, on platforms to guarantee safe withdrawals but it is essential to be vigilant. Only update official apps, and do not do it through unofficial ones, since it is the best way to avoid fraud.
This ban redefines the Indian digital environment and creates an equilibrium between consumer safety and economic upset. Faced with the changing environment, users will have to be keen to protect their balances as they move on to new areas of gaming.
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