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Nepal Telecommunications Authority restricts access to over 200 gambling platforms
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
Nepal's telecommunications regulator has cut access to over 200 gambling apps and websites following government instructions on 31 August 2026. Internet providers implemented the restrictions within 24 hours. The government also directed the regulator to investigate online betting promotion and facilitation.
Why it matters
The restrictions block access to named offshore operators and extend enforcement to those promoting or facilitating betting.