Overview

• 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.