<ul><li>The Indian government has issued 1,298 blocking orders against online betting, gambling, and gaming websites between 2022 and 2024.</li><li>The aim is to combat the risks and potential harms associated with online gaming, such as addiction.</li><li>The government amended the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, to address social and economic concerns related to online games.</li><li>Under the updated rules, online gaming intermediaries have specific obligations to ensure accountability and remove unlawful content quickly.</li></ul>

Indian govt blocks 1,298 online betting and gaming sites between 2022 and 2024

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