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India issues 1,524 blocking directions for gambling and betting sites since 2022

Enforcement & compliance

India issued 1,524 blocking directions against online betting, gambling and gaming websites and apps between 2022 and June 2025, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada told the Lok Sabha. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence can direct internet intermediaries to block platforms, including foreign operators that do not register under the IGST framework.

The blocking actions and enforcement powers affect access to online gambling platforms serving India, including unregistered foreign operators.

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