Sports and betting

India's sports scene is spearheaded by cricket (IPL, international series), followed by football (ISL), kabaddi, badminton and field hockey.

Legal betting on races through licensed racetracks and sweepstakes is a historical segment with offline and digital channels.

Online betting and casinos are not allowed in most states, and the mode for digital games is built around the distinction "skill vs chance": fantasy sports and some skill games operate according to separate rules, while there is a high indirect tax, KYC, limits and advertising restrictions.

Trends: mobile payments and e-KYC, the growth of official applications where allowed, and the steady demand of fans with strict compliance and active enforcement against offshore companies.