India blocks 300 illegal gambling and betting platforms
Change
India blocked about 300 websites and applications for running illegal gambling operations, bringing the total number of prohibited platforms to nearly 8,400.
Why it matters
Authorities can now order intermediaries and hosting services to cut distribution of identified illegal gambling services under Section 69A and GST intelligence directives, tightening access controls. Unregistered or non-compliant platforms face criminal liability under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, increasing legal and compliance risk for operators serving Indian users.
Implications
- • Online money gaming platform operators must register under the Simplified Registration Scheme or face blocking and enforcement action.
- • App stores and internet service providers must implement takedown and access-blocking directives issued under Section 69A and by the Directorate General of Goods & Services Tax Intelligence.
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Policy & Regulation Regulatory Actions Compliance Public Health