International betting integrity body European Sport Security Association (ESSA) has recently published its response to the Law Commission of India’s gambling framework consultation, recommending that the country adopts a liberal, multi-vertical regulatory system to limit illegal gambling and generate additional revenue through taxes.
ESSA responded that it welcomed the review initiated by the Law Commission of India’s gambling framework, which was mandated by the Supreme Court to study the possibility of legalising betting in India.
This was part of various proceedings regarding the governance practices and integrity issues surrounding Indian cricket and the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
You can view ESSA’s full response here!
About European Sport Security Association (ESSA)
European Sport Security Association is a not for profit organisation, whose members operate through retail, on-line and telephone channels all of which have KYC, anti-money laundering and regulatory requirements that protect betting and sports integrity. The role of the European Sport Security Association is to provide an early warning system with the specific aim of detecting and deterring the corruption of ESSA members’ betting markets through the manipulation of sporting events. All ESSA members must be licensed making their operations subject to control and enforcement of public authorities such as gambling regulatory bodies.
