ETtech In-depth: Banned in India, but it’s business as usual for offshore real money gaming firms

Six months ago, when the government pulled the plug on real money gaming and online betting, the industry came to a standstill with several domestic players shutting shop or pivoting their business models.

For Indian users, however, the ban has proved largely cosmetic as accessing illegal offshore betting platforms is child’s play. Consumers can register within minutes: a mobile number, an OTP, and a quick wallet top-up is all it takes to get started.