Government enacted
a modern law to curb the spread of online gambling, sports betting, virtual
casinos, and gambling-related cryptocurrency transactions conducted through
digital platforms.
The Gambling
Prevention Act, 2026 officially took effect on Wednesday following presidential
approval and its publication in the Gazette, immediately replacing the
159-year-old Public Gambling Act of 1867.
For the first
time, the legislation provides clear definitions for digital crimes, including...
