Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India Flags States' Role in Gambling Crackdown; Blocks Apps
Imagine some websites and apps let people bet money online, which is like gambling.
The Indian government blocked over 1,500 of these since 2022.
However, the government says that states are mainly in charge of stopping illegal online gambling.
This is because gambling is a state subject, meaning each state can make its own rules.
The government helps states by giving advice and sometimes money.
The government has told the GST to block unregistered platforms.
It's like the states are the police for gambling, and the government helps them out.
India's government blocked over 1,500 gambling apps and websites from 2022 to June 2025.
The government stated that states primarily handle illegal online gambling.
Betting and gambling are state subjects under the Constitution.
States are responsible for preventing and investigating related crimes.
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) directs blocking unregistered platforms.
- Who
- The Indian government and state governments.
- What
- The Indian government blocked over 1,500 gambling apps and websites.
- When
- Between 2022 and June 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To tackle illegal online gambling.
Government
State Governments
Responsibility
Government
The government provides support to the states through advisories and financial assistance.
State Governments
The state governments have the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of illegal betting and gambling.
- Action
- Blocking of gambling apps and websites
- Number of apps blocked
- Over 1,500
- Timeframe
- 2022 to June 2025
- Primary responsibility
- State governments
- Government's role
- Providing advisories and financial assistance
- Relevant Act
- Integrated GST Act