The government has taken major action against illegal online gambling and betting by blocking 300 websites and apps. According to official sources, a total of 8,400 such platforms have been banned so far, with around 4,900 websites blocked after the Online Gaming Act came into force. Sources said the platforms targeted were mainly involved in illegal betting and gambling. These included online sports betting sites, online casinos (such as slots, roulette and live dealer games), peer-to-peer betting exchanges, Satta/Matka networks, and real-money card gaming apps. The government said these platforms were promoting large-scale illegal transactions and gambling activities. To control this, continuous monitoring and action are being carried out under the IT Act and other related laws. After the Online Gaming Act came into effect, action against such platforms has increased. The government says this step aims to make the digital space safer and reduce illegal activities. Learn about the Online Gaming Bill Under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025, real-money gaming is banned in the country. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on August 20 and the Rajya Sabha on August 21. It became law after receiving presidential approval on August 22 and came into force from October 1. 4 strict rules in the Online Gaming Law 86% of revenue in the online gaming market was from real-money formats India’s online gaming market is currently worth around ₹32,000 crore (about $3.2 billion). Around 86% of this revenue came from real-money gaming formats. The market was expected to grow to about ₹80,000 crore (around $8 billion) by 2029. However, real-money games have now been discontinued. Industry experts say this decision could put nearly 2 lakh jobs at risk. The government may also lose around ₹20,000 crore in tax revenue each year. Post navigation After Maruti Hyundai, Tata Motors also increases car prices:Hike does not apply to EVs
