Govt cracks down on illegal betting: 300 websites and apps shut overnight

In a sweeping move to curb illegal gambling , the government has blocked 300 websites and mobile applications involved in online betting, officials said on Friday. The action targets platforms facilitating sports betting , online casinos with slots, roulette, and live dealer games , as well as peer-to-peer betting exchanges .

Authorities also focused on traditional gambling networks such as satta and matka , along with real-money card and casino game apps . The crackdown is part of a sustained effort to clean up the digital gambling space , officials noted.

So far, the government has blocked over 8,400 gambling websites , with nearly 4,900 being taken down after the Online Gaming Act came into force. The latest move marks one of the largest single-day enforcement actions against illegal betting in the country.

Experts say the crackdown is expected to protect users from unregulated platforms and prevent potential financial and legal risks associated with online gambling. The government has urged the public to avoid unlicensed gambling sites and report suspicious platforms .

With digital gambling growing rapidly, authorities have intensified surveillance and enforcement, signaling a zero-tolerance approach toward illegal online betting operations.