37-Year-Old Man in India Takes Own Life over Gambling Debt
37-year-old man in India took his own life over gambling debt. He was married and a father of two. His latest online gambling session resulted in a total loss of $25,656. India is at a crossroads as to how to regulate the gambling industry. PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss wants the government of Tamil Nadu to act within a week. At least 24 people have committed suicide over the last 10 months. The governments of different states have acknowledged the need to take action.
The Indian I&B Ministry ordered media to stop pushing unregulated gambling ads on their pages. Offshore gambling websites welcome the lack of regulatory framework. They have no obligation to prevent suicide caused by excessive gambling. Legalizations should come for the Indian gambling sector. 37-year-old man in India took his own life over gambling debt.