Illegal online betting is spreading like wildfire, fuelled by instant loans, aggressive marketing and star-studded endorsements. Given weak enforcement, these platforms ensnare countless users, many of them young, trapping them in a relentless cycle of addiction and debt. While authorities scramble to rein them in, the industry thrives in the shadows, dodging regulations and accountability. Lavpreet Kaur and Naveen Kumar delve into the murky world of this high-stakes digital gamble
