REPORTS VARYGovt Blocks Another Round Of Illegal Betting Apps
The Indian government has intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling by blocking approximately 300 websites and applications, bringing the total number of prohibited platforms to nearly 8,400. These blocked entities primarily include sports betting portals, online casinos offering slots or roulette games, as well as live dealer tables found in major cities like Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). Officials cite these actions under a new gaming act aimed at curbing unregulated operations that have been gathering pace since the legislation was passed.
Key Points
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1The Indian government has intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling by blocking approximately 300 new websites and applications.
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2This latest action brings the total number of blocked or prohibited online gaming sites to nearly between 4,800 (per some sources) up to around 8,400 according to others who cite a specific Online Gaming Act passage as context for earlier blocks.
Developments
The Indian government blocked approximately 300 illegal betting apps and websites on Friday under the newly enacted Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, which prohibits all forms of online money games. This action brings the total number of previously banned sites to around 8,400, with strict penalties including up to three years imprisonment or a fine capped at Rs 1 crore for violations.
The Indian government has blocked approximately 8,400 websites for illegal gambling operations under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act passed in August. This legislation aims to curb addiction caused by predatory money games while regulating legitimate online gaming activities across digital platforms nationwide.
The government has recently blocked an additional 300 websites and applications related to illegal gambling activities such as sports betting, online casinos, satta/matka networks, real-money card games, and P-2-P exchanges. This brings the total number of previously banned sites—approximately 8,400—to include those removed after various enforcement actions under laws like the Online Gaming Act passed in March 1967 (as referenced by "March 20" contextually linked to past events).