Explained: Government ban on Mahadev and 21 other betting apps and websites
Explained: Government ban on Mahadev and 21 other betting apps and websites
The Indian government has banned 122 illegal betting apps and websites, including the Mahadev app, as part of efforts to crack down on unlawful operations. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had previously conducted searches and alleged that the app's promoters had amassed as much as Rs 5,000 crore ($670 million) through the platform. The ban comes after earlier action by the government, which has already banned over 100 lending and betting apps earlier this year. In addition, the Information Technology Rules of 2021 now prohibit any game that involves betting or wagering on outcomes in India.
The Indian government has banned 122 illegal betting apps and websites, including the Mahadev app, as part of efforts to crack down on unlawful operations. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had previously conducted searches and alleged that the app's promoters had amassed as much as Rs 5,000 crore ($670 million) through the platform. The ban comes after earlier action by the government, which has already banned over 100 lending and betting apps earlier this year. In addition, the Information Technology Rules of 2021 now prohibit any game that involves betting or wagering on outcomes in India.
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The Indian government has banned 122 illegal betting apps and websites, including the Mahadev app, as part of efforts to crack down on unlawful operations. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had previously conducted searches and alleged that the app's promoters had amassed as much as Rs 5,000 crore ($670 million) through the platform. The ban comes after earlier action by the government, which has already banned over 100 lending and betting apps earlier this year. In addition, the Information Technology Rules of 2021 now prohibit any game that involves betting or wagering on outcomes in India. 
