India blocks 242 betting sites as reported total exceeds 7,800
India’s government reportedly blocked 242 more betting and gambling websites, bringing the reported total shut down since the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act took effect on 1 October 2025 to more than 7,800. The report says the law prohibits online betting and gambling while permitting esports and non-monetised social games subject to rules.
Operators and promoters face expanded enforcement against online betting sites under the reported nationwide prohibition.