The Indian government is considering the introduction of a central law to regulate online betting, gambling, gaming, and lotteries. According to sources, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently discussed the matter in a high-level meeting attended by officials from various agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau. Government’s Focus on New Regulations The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has been tasked with preparing a report on the regulation of online gaming, gambling, and lotteries. A senior government official stated, “It has been decided that MHA’s Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) will prepare a report based on the discussions regarding the need for a new law to regulate online gaming, gambling, betting, and lotteries. Since these activities are expanding rapidly, a decision will be made once the report is submitted.” Currently, online gaming is regulated under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) through the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules, 2021, framed under the Information Technology… Read More

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