Govt Blocks 242 Illegal Betting Links; Over 7800 Websites Targeted So Far

• The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) has blocked 242 illegal betting and gambling website links.
• This action is part of a larger crackdown, with over 7800 such websites targeted by MEITY to date.
• The increase in blocking activities follows the passing of the Online Gaming Act in August 2025.
• The Act strictly bans real money games involving financial deposits and uses Section 69A of the Information Technology Act for enforcement.
• The government aims to curb financial and social harm, particularly protecting youth, through continuous vigilance against emerging illegal platforms.

Why It Matters: Government intensifies crackdown on illegal betting and gambling, blocking 242 links and over 7800 websites.