Plan to amend lottery rules was junked after lobbying by companies

Following reports of irregularities flagged by Comptroller and Audit General (CAG), Union home ministry had proposed to amend the Lotteries Regulation Act, 1998, seven years ago and revise the Lotteries Regulation Rules, 2010, but held back after several petitions by big market players including lottery king Santiago Martin’s Future Gaming and Hotel Services. Future Gaming … Read more