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India banned online betting. It didn’t make it disappear

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A year ago, a harsh law barged its way into the maze of legislation. Laced with political grandstanding, the bill was charged through Parliament, becoming law three days after being introduced. It imposed a total ban on online real money games (RMGs), with popular offerings like poker, rummy and cricket.Non-bailable warrants (NBWs), imprisonment and stiff fines – features to deter virtual casinos and armies of bookies – were permitted under Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (PROGA). It's extra-territorial jurisdiction, GoI declared, would be used against offshore betting platforms targeting Indian citizens. Backed by documented deaths and evidence of…

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