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DGGI identifies INR700bn in illegal betting and gaming transactions in India
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
India’s DGGI identified INR700bn in illegal online gaming and betting transactions covering one financial year, according to Economic Times reporting cited by iGaming Today. Following a 14-month investigation, the agency proposed recording originating websites and disclosing bank accounts linked to website GST registrations. Consultation continues on compliance responsibilities; investigators have yet to establish government revenue losses.
Why it matters
Proposed website recording and bank account disclosures remain under consultation, leaving compliance responsibilities and government revenue losses unresolved.