Debts and deaths are mounting as India’s online gambling industry continues to grow despite a government ban. Operators are adapting their methods to evade enforcement and keep users betting.
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
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‘The family paid the price’: India’s deadly online gambling crisis
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Debts and deaths are mounting as India’s online gambling industry continues to grow despite a government ban. Operators are adapting their methods to evade enforcement and keep users betting.
The ban has not disrupted the business model; it has pushed operators toward more evasive
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