Future Gaming Dominates Electoral Bond Donations with Rs 1,368 Crore Contribution
Santiago Martin's company, Future Gaming, emerges as the largest donor to political parties through electoral bonds, according to recent Election Commission data.
- Future Gaming and Hotel Services, led by Santiago Martin, contributed Rs 1,368 crore to political parties via electoral bonds from April 2019 to January 2024.
- Santiago Martin, known as the 'Lottery King', expanded his business from lotteries to online gaming, casinos, and sports betting.
- The Election Commission disclosed the electoral bond donations following a Supreme Court directive, revealing Future Gaming as the top donor.
- Enforcement Directorate has been investigating Future Gaming since March 2022 for potential violations of money laundering and fraud laws.
- Other significant electoral bond donors include Megha Engineering and Infrastructure, with contributions amounting to Rs 966 crore.
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