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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 draws in millions of viewers every day. From high-octane run scores to chases, the tournament remains an extremely popular event for Indian cricket fans. However, a parallel surge in online betting and fantasy gaming this IPL season is likely exerting unprecedented pressure on India's digital payment infrastructure.
In a report from Bloomberg, experts cited that lakhs of crores of rupees are flowing through betting and fantasy sports apps, many of which are in UPI transactions.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which oversees UPI, reports that the system now handles approxi...