Online Casino Is Booming, Data Reveals Which Indian States Gamble The Most
Just six major cities account for two-thirds of all internet betting in India. Sportsbooks are popular amongst all ages and financial positions. International casinos make the most money off of Indian gamblers.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh banned online gambling in the last several years. Sikkim, Goa, Daman, and Nagaland allowed it. The federal government formed a tax commission that would examine the benefits of legalizing and taxing online casinos. A Madras High Court struck down a Tamil Nadu law that banned gaming. India’s only gambling law was written before 1900 and fails to mention online betting explicitly.
India is in the top five countries regarding growth and income potential related to online gambling. Most gamblers come from Maharashtra, where in December 2021 more than 19% of the population indulged in online gaming daily. The data shows that visitors to gambling sites are mostly from the states Maharashtra and Karnataka.
According to ENV Media, India's middle class is reaching 300-350 million. Some states with the highest gambling rates also house the “poorest” cities. However, it is mainly the middle-class people with some disposable income that show the most interest in online gaming. Urbanization rates are growing in states where online gambling is a common hobby.
There are over 800 million internet users in India. The number is growing by over 100 million new users per year. Rural areas are catching up with an 18% yearly increase in new customers. There are fewer women internet user than men. Men under 50 are the primary users of online sportsbooks and casinos. Urban women with disposable incomes are also participating in online poker tournaments, slots games, and cricket betting. Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Andhra Pradesh were the top five states with the most media exposure.
