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The Union Cabinet has cleared the Online Gaming Bill to regulate betting applications, according to an ET Now report. The bill is expected to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
This comes amid a rise in fraud cases in recent months and increased scrutiny of celebrities endorsing betting applications by investigating agencies.
Reports suggest that the Bill also includes penalties and punishments for activities such as promoting online betting apps. Meanwhile, the Centre is expected to impose a 40% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online gaming…
