Government Blocks 242 Illegal Betting-Gambling Links; Over 7800 Restricted So Far
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News18•16-01-2026, 21:56
Government Blocks 242 Illegal Betting-Gambling Links; Over 7800 Restricted So Far
- •The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has blocked 242 illegal online betting and gambling website links.
- •To date, over 7,800 such illegal links have been restricted by the central government.
- •This crackdown intensified after the Online Gaming Act, passed in August 2025, which prohibits real money games collecting direct financial deposits.
- •The government aims to protect youth from financial losses and addiction, citing social and mental problems caused by these platforms.
- •Actions are being taken under Section 69A of the IT Act, with continuous monitoring and enforcement against new illegal websites.
Why It Matters: The Indian government is aggressively blocking illegal online betting and gambling links to safeguard users and youth.
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