Karnataka proposes bill to ban online betting except for games of skill

Bengaluru, 8/6: The state government is planning a total ban on all forms of online betting, wagering and gambling involving “games of chance,” where defaulting individuals and entities can face imprisonment up to three years and be fined up to Rs 1 lakh according to a new draft law proposed by the home department.

All forms of online betting, wagering, or gambling involving games of chance, including the use of money, tokens, virtual currency, or electronic funds, are prohibited,” the draft Karnataka Police (Amendment) Bill, 2025, states.