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IPL Betting Scam: Rs 5,000 Crore Illegal Business Feared, Government Ban Ignored

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News18•19-03-2026, 13:07

IPL Betting Scam: Rs 5,000 Crore Illegal Business Feared, Government Ban Ignored

•Despite a government ban, illegal betting platforms are gearing up for IPL, with an estimated business of Rs 5,000 crore.
•The Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Act, 2025, bans all gaming apps involving monetary transactions.
•Foreign apps aggressively target Indian users through Telegram promoters, influencers, and affiliate marketers.
•Enforcement agencies like ED, Income Tax, and cybercrime units are monitoring the situation, expecting action soon.
•Over 8,000 illegal betting websites have been blocked, but new ones emerge quickly, powered by strong promotion networks.

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