Why Sports Betting is Growing in Popularity in India

Summarized by: Live Sports Direct
 
Why Sports Betting is Growing in Popularity in India

The global sports betting market is valued at more than $76 billion. In India, 140 million people regularly bet on their favourite sports. This number is growing each year as the number of online betting sites available to Indians increases.

Goa, Sikkim and Daman are the only Indian states that permit legal betting. There are no laws against online sports betting in India. Indians can sign up and place bets at sportsbook sites without facing any repercussions.

There are close to 140 million sports fans in India. Cricket is the biggest sport, but other sports such as football and badminton are also very popular. High-speed internet and mobile betting are making sports betting more accessible. India has a young population and a high percentage of mobile users. The average age in the country is 28.4 years.   in 2022.