Vijayawada: Gambling is spreading fast in the city, and also in the state. Although there are historic references that gambling was part of the culture in this region, it has taken a new and criminal form, aided by technology. Cricket betting, card games, and cockfights continue in Vijayawada despite a crackdown by the police on gambling rackets. Racketeers are finding new ways and means to keep themselves off the police radar.
Cricket betting is a major gambling activity that has emerged in the past decade. Betting has spread far and wide after the Indian Premire League (IPL) was introduced over a decade ago. Betting networks can now be found in every corner of Andhra Pradesh, and they are not limited to the IPL. Today, the…
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