India, July 24 -- The government issued 1,524 orders to block online betting and gambling platforms between 2022 and June 2025, minister of state (MoS) for IT Jitin Prasada has informed the Parliament in a written reply.

"From 2022 till June 2025, the Government has issued 1,524 blocking directions related to online betting/gambling/gaming websites and mobile applications," Prasada said.

The MoS also underscored that the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has been empowered under the IT Act to issue directions to intermediaries to block unregistered online gaming platforms.

While noting that state legislatures have the power to legislate on matters related to betting and gambling, Prasada noted that the Union government off...