Overview

• Government has issued 1,524 blocking orders against illegal online betting, gaming and gambling websites and mobile apps from 2022 through June 2025 under directives from the DGGI.
• The Directorate General of GST Intelligence is empowered under the Information Technology Act and IGST Act to direct intermediaries to block platforms that fail to register and pay a 28% GST.
• State governments hold primary authority over betting and gambling legislation and enforcement, with central advisories and funding supporting local law enforcement capacity.
• Offshore operators frequently exploit digital and surrogate advertising on platforms such as Google and Meta to reach Indian users without complying with tax and registration requirements.
• The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Google and Meta executives to record statements under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as it probes illicit fund flows tied to unregistered betting platforms.