Govt Blocks 242 Illegal Betting Links; Over 7800 Websites Targeted So Far
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CNBC TV18•16-01-2026, 19:37
Govt Blocks 242 Illegal Betting Links; Over 7800 Websites Targeted So Far
- •The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has blocked 242 illegal betting and gambling website links.
- •This action is part of a larger crackdown, with over 7800 such websites targeted by MEITY to date.
- •The increase in blocking activities follows the passing of the Online Gaming Act in August 2025.
- •The Act strictly bans real money games involving financial deposits and uses Section 69A of the Information Technology Act for enforcement.
- •The government aims to curb financial and social harm, particularly protecting youth, through continuous vigilance against emerging illegal platforms.
Why It Matters: Government intensifies crackdown on illegal betting and gambling, blocking 242 links and over 7800 websites.
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