India’s Online Gambling Ban Pushes Players Offshore

mobile sports gambling card and phone

India’s parliament has passed a new law banning online gambling to try to reduce addiction, financial losses, and social problems. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill (2025) bans real-money online gambling sites and gambling ads within India. Lawmakers say this step is needed to protect vulnerable people from addiction and other risks. The …

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Supreme Court Pushes for National Online Gambling Framework

India's Supreme Court

In a significant move that could reshape the digital gaming landscape in India, the Supreme Court has urged the central government to take a closer look at the country’s current legal framework surrounding online gambling. The directive comes amid growing concerns over the social and financial risks associated with unregulated online betting platforms. A Call …

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India Bans Online Gambling, But Offshore Sites Still Accept Players

Mobile gaming bill on phone

India’s parliament had approved a significant bill outlawing online gambling, targeting platforms offering card games, poker, and fantasy sports. The move follows alarming government data showing that nearly 450 million citizens were losing a combined $2.3 billion annually to these platforms. The legislation, known as the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, criminalizes the …

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Delhi High Court Denies Order to Block All Online Gambling Sites

Delhi High Court Blocks Ban on Online Gambling Request

An Indian High Court refuses an attempt to block citizens from wagering online. A request was made to issue a temporary order to block Indian online sports betting and gambling sites such as poker portals before the upcoming Cricket World Cup. The Delhi High Court refused this request ahead of the upcoming sports event. The …

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Nepal Is Catering To India Residents With Border Casinos

Border Casino Wars

Right across the India/Nepal border, you will find a little town Bhairahawa which is now home to a casino looking to cash in on India residents.   Sitting 12km from the Indian border is the Tiger Palace Resort. The Tiger Palace is now the first of Nepal’s border casinos. The casino is owned and operated …

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eSports Are Growing In India

India esports

eSports are multiplayer video games played competitively by professional gamers. Fans can watch the games and bet on the action with the use of online sportsbooks. Recently eSports has taken off across India with the assistance of fast broadband connections and a growing youth population of over 600 million. Not only is eSports taking off …

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Turf Authorities Fighting To Lower Taxes For Horse Racing

India horse racing

India residents are feeling the effects of the duel Goods & Services tax established in 2017, but now the Turf Authorities of India (TAI) wants to lower the rate on horse betting. The Turf Authorities of India is made up of 6 horse racing clubs across India: Royal Calcutta Turf Club at Kolkata Royal Western …

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India Looking To Pass Cleaner Competitive Sports Regulations

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Just before the New Year was rung in, Dr. Shashi Tharoor put forward a Private Member (competitive sports) Bill in the Lok Sabah. The Lok Sabah is the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament. The proposed bill would provide regulations for sports betting and penalties for match-fixing. The bill is entitled Sports (Online Gaming and …

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India’s Poker Options Intensify

Adda52 Hosts WPT India Poker

KamaGames releases Teen Patti, an online poker room geared for Indian players; Adda52 hosts the 2nd edition of World Poker Tour India. KamaGames has long explored ways to capture the Indian market with aims to expand their portfolio. However, Indian players have always been receptive of the company’s existing portfolio, therefore, much change may not …

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India PM Urged To Act Against Licensed International Operators

India PM Narendra Modi

Online gambling in India from licensed offshore operators allow citizens access to safe gambling options conveniently from any device they own with an internet connection. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may be pressured to block payments between locals and licensed offshore online gambling sites after a letter sent by the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) …

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