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Nepal has taken steps to eliminate the online gambling market, estimated at $100-200 million annually<\/strong>, by ordering the complete shutdown of all gambling apps and websites within 24 hours<\/strong>, as part of its “100-Point Governance Reform Agenda<\/strong>.” This measure, specifically point 42<\/strong>, mandates the immediate blocking of all digital platforms related to gambling, marking a shift towards full state control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The directive is being implemented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, headed by Dr. Bikram Timilsina<\/strong>, through the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA). His spokesperson<\/strong>, Min Prasad Aryal<\/strong>, confirmed that internet service providers have been instructed to block domains, IP addresses, and access to all gambling platforms<\/strong>, and that the measure is already being implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The legal basis is clear. Online gambling is prohibited by Nepal’s Penal Code (Article 2074)<\/strong>, which criminalizes gambling activities, in addition to the restrictions imposed by the Advertising Regulation Act<\/strong>, which regulates the promotion of and access to gambling. Authorities had previously identified more than 200 gambling websites<\/strong>, and at least 16 platforms were blocked immediately after the order<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The government argues that the sector contributes to capital flight, financial instability, and social risks, justifying urgent intervention.<\/strong> Despite its size, the market operated primarily through offshore platforms, outside of direct regulatory control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The consequences are immediate: the elimination of the online gambling ecosystem in Nepal’s digital space<\/strong>, while land-based casinos remain untouched. Instead of regulating the sector, Nepal has opted for a total ban<\/strong>, redefining its gambling landscape through law enforcement and control.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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