Guwahati, March 28 -- India is going through something rather interesting. Apparently over decade, a multi-billion dollar industry has evolved, changing people's way of life and producing millions despite dubious regulations. Once a secret, online sports betting is a financial and cultural force nowadays.

The figures are astonishing. Legal tricky areas in the sector restrict reliable data, but credible estimates suggest Indians gamble over $150 billion on sports yearly, with online platforms capturing a bigger portion. One of the fastest-growing digital money-makers globally, certain digital betting platforms saw user increase of over 800% in some regions between 2018 and 2024.

Then why now? Perfect symphony of variables. India boasts m...