{"id":61,"date":"2025-10-21T14:08:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/game-free.vip\/blog\/?p=61"},"modified":"2025-10-21T14:08:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T14:08:42","slug":"india-records-significant-growth-in-illegal-online-gambling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/game-free.vip\/blog\/india-records-significant-growth-in-illegal-online-gambling\/","title":{"rendered":"India records significant growth in illegal online gambling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks for sharing this detailed overview of the illegal gambling landscape in India. It highlights some serious issues, including:<\/p>\n<p>The illegal gambling market in India is huge, estimated at around $100 billion and growing at about 30% annually.<\/p>\n<p>About 28% of all betting activities happen through unlicensed, offshore operators.<\/p>\n<p>Illegal gambling remains highly resilient despite regulations and enforcement efforts, with thousands of cases reported each year.<\/p>\n<p>Digital channels like YouTube and social media are heavily exploited for aggressive marketing by illegal operators, helping them attract millions of users.<\/p>\n<p>During major events like the 2024 IPL cricket season, illegal operators recorded more visits and revenue than licensed operators.<\/p>\n<p>These offshore firms often offer more attractive bonuses and odds, which undermine the legal market but put players at risk due to lack of regulatory safeguards.<\/p>\n<p>Police crackdowns, such as the horse betting ring bust in Hyderabad, show ongoing enforcement but also underscore how widespread the problem is.<\/p>\n<p>The situation is politically sensitive, with parliament considering proposals for a total ban on online gambling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks for sharing this detailed overview of the illegal gambling landscape in India. 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