DGGI Proposes Mandatory Payment Tracking to Curb Illegal Online Betting Networks
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has recommended mandatory recording of payment details for websites involved in online gaming and betting to address financial system gaps exploited by illegal networks. A 14-month probe uncovered a betting ecosystem with transactions estimated at ₹70,000 crore in one financial year, operating despite bans by routing payments through intermediary merchants. The recommendations, submitted to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, aim to trace illicit fund flows and will undergo consultation with payment entities and banks.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (52/100). Lens Score 58/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 2 Sept, 06:37 pm. Other outlets followed.
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