New Delhi [India], January 18: The 2025 Indian Premier League season is set to kickstart a new era in franchise cricket, with multiple franchises appointing new captains after moving on from the disappointments of previous seasons.

While we are set to witness a cricketing revolution on the field, well-known cricket betting sites across the country and the globe are gearing up for the massive season, which might break records in terms of the number of bets and money involved. According to a report by Think Change Forum (TCF), 140 million people are regularly involved in online betting, and the number surges to 370 million during the IPL season as the cricket extravaganza takes over the country.

As per the same report by TCF, 100 billion dollars is the estimated inflow for the Indian sports betting market, with more than half of that coming from the cash-rich franchise league held annually in India.

A popular website reported a surge of 100 million dollars in bets during the 2024 season of the IPL despite the government repeatedly warning citizens over the threats of online betting during the 2024 calendar year.

There are several reasons why the 2025 IPL season warrants unmatchable interest and revenue for the relevant bookmakers.

Since the internet revolution of 2016, 3G and 4G data have been available to users in small towns and villages across the country with smartphones becoming a necessity rather than a luxury. Fast-speed internet allows online cricket betting sites to become a mainstay in the lives of many users who earlier had no option but to depend on their neighborhood betting hubs which don’t ensure responsible gambling nor do they offer a safe outlet for money exchange.

Most of the world has moved online since the 2020 pandemic, and the sports betting market is no different. Online betting websites have gained acceptance across users of all ages during the last few years. Placing bets from the safety of your own home or workplace has become a habit for numbers and numbers of users in the online betting market.

Traditional betting methods did add a bit of spice and flavor for the fans as they were more involved in the game after placing a bet but online cricket betting sites have introduced newer methods like in-game betting or live betting, allowing the fans to be actively involved as they can place fresh bets on a specific over or a specific period of the match whenever they wish during the course of the match.

Websites offering quick withdrawals, multiple payment options, and special cricket-based casino games have been the most popular during the IPL season over the years and the trend is most likely to continue in the 65-day IPL season window this year as well.

A record amount of money was splurged on the players in the IPL 2025 Mega-Auction in Jeddah and a record amount of money is set to be placed on bets as per several reliable reports from trusted sources in the world of iGaming.