The IPL scandal has raised questions over the way we view betting itself. Betting falls into a grey area of morality, which leaves much in the eyes of the beholder and paves the way for it to become a convenient target in the wake of such controversies.
The simple fact is this – betting is not illegal in India. With respect to some forms of betting, like horse races, the turf club administering the betting takes a cut for itself and the government. The problem arises when betting is perceived as gambling. This is a question that has been through various rounds of litigation over the years. The courts have even recognised some forms of betting as involving a certain amount of skill, automatically bringing them outside the realm of gambling.
In a recent policy document brought out by The Hindu Centre for Politics and Public Policy in the form of an issue brief, research scholars delved into the reasons why betting falls into a grey area over its morality...
[https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2013/jun/10/Why-punting-falls-in-moralitys-grey-area-485345.html].
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