India Blocks 242 Illegal Betting Websites Amid Online Gaming Act Enforcement

The Indian government has blocked 242 illegal betting and gambling website links, raising the total to over 7,800 since the ban on real-money gaming apps in August 2025. This enforcement surge follows the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, aimed at curbing addiction, financial losses, and social harm, especially among youth. The law prohibits real-money gaming and related advertisements, imposes penalties, and seeks to regulate other online games while promoting e-sports development.