In India, the gambling industry is quite complex. Some states allow the sale of specific forms of lottery, which are quite popular locally. However, the operation of casinos is restricted in most areas. Some states have legal horse race betting. The government strictly regulates the gambling industr
The Allahabad High Court in India recently called on the government of Uttar Pradesh to establish a senior committee to study and formulate new laws in response to the rapid development of online gambling and gaming.The court pointed out that the current Public Gambling Act of 1867 is no longer appl
The international betting company 1xBet is rapidly expanding its influence in the Indian market through its online entertainment product line 1xGames, especially attracting a large number of new players with fast-paced, high-stimulation games such as "Crash" and "Plinko".According to 1xBet, 1xGames
Rajasthan police in India dismantled an online gambling group, involving a sum of 1.5 billion rupees (approximately 18 million US dollars), and arrested three suspects in Alwar. The gang is suspected to be linked to a national gambling network, operating over 30 gambling websites, involving more tha
According to The Hindu, in the fiscal year 2024-25, the number of complaints about gambling advertisements received by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) surged significantly, with offshore betting promotions becoming a focal point of complaints, accounting for nearly half of all viol
The latest report from the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) indicates that complaints about advertisements related to offshore betting have significantly increased during 2024-25, becoming the most violated area.According to The Hindu, ASCI reviewed 7,078 advertisements, of which a stag
Illegal online gambling activities in India continue to heat up, with a new report indicating that from April 2024 to March 2025, the top 15 illegal gambling platforms and their mirror sites alone amassed a total of 5.8 billion visits, revealing a vast network and operational mechanisms that these i
Chandigarh police launched a raid in Sector 33, successfully dismantling a cricket betting syndicate linked to Dubai and arresting four suspects. According to The Print, the operation coincided with a T20 match in Jaipur between the Punjab Kings and the Mumbai Indians during the Indian Premier Leagu
The Supreme Court of India has officially accepted a landmark public interest litigation (PIL) that seeks to comprehensively ban illegal gambling apps nationwide and impose stricter regulations on online gaming and fantasy sports platforms.This case directly targets the current regulatory chaos in t
The Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) stated in the Supreme Court that activities involved in online gaming platforms are equivalent to gambling, and the money invested by players on the platform should be subject to a 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST).Deputy Attorney
Global gambling giant 1xBet has delivered a stunning report card in the Indian market—active player numbers surged by 68% in the first quarter of 2025.This growth stems from its meticulously crafted trinity strategy: localized game library upgrades, targeted marketing campaigns, and payment experien
