MeitY warns VPNs, intermediaries over access to banned betting sites
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a warning to VPN providers and online intermediaries regarding access to banned betting sites. This directive aims to enforce compliance with existing laws and prevent users from engaging in illegal online betting activities. The government highlighted the serious nature of the issue, particularly concerning the conversion of Indian rupees into virtual assets for participation in these platforms.
- ▪MeitY has directed VPN service providers to prevent access to illegal betting platforms like Polymarket.
- ▪The advisory was issued due to concerns over users converting Indian rupees into virtual digital assets to participate in banned activities.
- ▪Non-compliance with the directive could result in the loss of safe harbour protections under the Information Technology Act.
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MeitY warns VPNs, intermediaries over access to banned betting sitesMeitY noted that some users were converting Indian rupees into virtual digital assets such as USD Coin to participate in platforms despite prohibitions.Updated on: Apr 28, 2026 8:51 PM ISTBy Sejal SharmaShare viaCopy link The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has directed VPN service providers and online intermediaries to ensure they do not facilitate access to illegal betting and prediction market platforms such as Polymarket, signalling a tighter enforcement push against offshore gaming services operating in India through workarounds.The government said the direction was issued in view of the “serious nature” of the issue.
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