In this Post, we will explore the complexities of sports betting regulations in India; the challenges posed by traditional laws; and the potential benefits of reform.
The lawfulness of sports betting in India is essentially regulated by the Public Gambling Act of 1867, which was passed into law during the colonial-era. This law makes gambling illegal, but, with the exception of horse racing, it also forbids managing or even being the head of a gambling house and it also prohibits visiting a gambling house. Nevertheless, this law does not state that online betting is illegal, which has risen globally, due to the rise of the Internet.