India proposes bill to prohibit real-money online gambling
India’s government proposed legislation on Tuesday that would bar online gambling involving payment or deposits for the chance of monetary gain. The bill would expose offenders to fines or prison terms of up to three years and would establish a National Esports Authority; industry groups warned that a ban could push players towards unregulated providers.
The proposal could prohibit real-money online gambling and impose criminal penalties on operators and others involved.