TLDR India blocked around 300 more illegal betting websites and apps under its Online Gaming Act The total number of blocked gambling and betting platforms has now reached about 8,400 Roughly 4,900 of those blocks came after the Online Gaming Act was passed Authorities are focused on consumer protection and stopping money flowing through illegal channels The government is using both technology and legal tools to shut down unlicensed betting operations
India has blocked around 300 more illegal betting websites and mobile applications as part of its ongoing enforcement of the Online Gaming Act. The move is the latest in a growing wave of actions targeting unlicensed gambling platforms.
The blocked platforms were identified through local reporting and represent only a portion of the wider crackdown. Authorities have been working to cut off user access to services that operate outside the law, particularly those offering betting to Indian users.
The total number of gambling and betting sites blocked in India has now reached approximately 8,400. That figure has been climbing steadily as enforcement efforts pick up speed.
Nearly 5,000 Sites Blocked Since Gaming Act Passed
Of the 8,400 total blocked platforms, about 4,900 have been restricted since the Online Gaming Act came into effect. That number shows how the legislation has given authorities a stronger legal foundation to act against non-compliant operators.
Before the act, enforcement was more scattered. The law has provided clear guidelines on what is considered acceptable in the online gaming space and what crosses the line into illegal betting.
The government has used a mix of technology and legal authority to restrict access to these platforms. New illegal sites continue to appear, but authorities have maintained steady pressure.
The crackdown is not targeting all online gaming. It is specifically aimed at unlicensed operations