Online Gambling In India

Salman Waris who is head of cyber law and crime expert has this to say about the online gambling scene in India, “The Indian Government has not been able to come up with specific laws by amending the Public Gambling Act or making the IT Act cover online gambling both directly or indirectly.

Cricket being a religion in India, cashing in on its massive following has been a lucrative proposition. A simple Google search on cricket betting in India yields many results including specific sites, such as guides on cricket betting and directories of betting portals.

Most gambling sites are located offshore making enforcement difficult though the Indian IT Act which has extra-territorial jurisdiction with regard to computer-related offences committed in India.

The revamping of the antiquated Public Gambling Act and the IT Act are the surest methods for trying to stem the tide of online gambling in India.

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