Government Bans All Forms of Betting Apps and Websites in Nepal
Summary
The Nepal government has ordered a shutdown of all betting applications and websites, enforcing legal penalties for violations and coordinating with telecom authorities to block platforms within 24 hours.
Key Points
- The government of Nepal has ordered the closure of all betting apps and websites within 24 hours.
- The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology is leading the implementation as part of governance reform.
- Nepal Telecommunications Authority and Internet Service Providers have blocked all identified betting sites and apps.
- Legal penalties include confiscation of illicit gains, imprisonment up to one year, and fines up to ten thousand rupees.
