First and foremost, let’s get something out of the way. Indian players looking to bet online are perfectly in their rights to do so. Betting isn’t strictly legal within India, but internationally based online betting sites that operate off-shore are fully legal and Indian players are free to enjoy them.
But what is it that you want to look for as an Indian player scouting for online betting sites? First off you want to be looking for betting sites that allow Indians to deposit in rupees.
Many international betting sites are now looking to cater to players from India more than ever. One of the main ways they do this is by offering deposit options in rupees. According to betting experts BetBlazers, out of the top 10 betting sites in India right now, the vast majority are offering deposits in rupees.
Not so long ago many bookmakers open to Indian players would offer a wide range of odds and services but not deposits in rupees. Now we’re seeing a definitive change in that trend. It means that Indian players can now avoid potentially costly currency transfers simply just to enjoy a betting site of their choice.
Many of the best international betting sites such as betway, LeoVegas, bet365, 22Bet and Unibet all offer deposits in rupees, alongside potentially lucrative welcome bonuses and sign up offers also fully redeemable in rupees.
In fact, LeoVegas which has just recently fully upgraded its Indian betting package to include deposits in rupees is now ranked among the best betting sites in the world, particularly for online betting. You can read more in this LeoVegas review.
Offering deposits in rupees comes as part of a wider trend among betting sites seeking to attract players from India, and demonstrates how valued Indian players have actually become. The fact that betting sites are taking the needs of Indians who are looking to bet online into consideration can only be a good thing for the Indian consumer.
Many betting sites now offer a premium betting package geared to sports and leagues that Indians are interested in. At the end of the day, it’s the odds that count, and many Indian sports and leagues are now well represented in the odds markets made available by a number of bookmakers.
Fan favourites such as the IPL and even kabbadi are now offered by a number of international betting sites that also give interested Indian players the option to deposit in rupees.
Now more than ever, Indians looking to bet online can have it their own way – and in rupees.