In today’s India, the dream of becoming a crorepati without lifting a finger has taken root in almost every household. It’s no surprise, then, that online betting platforms are thriving — offering illusions of instant wealth at the cost of people’s hard-earned money.
“Build your team, invest your money, and lose it all.”
That’s the harsh reality playing out daily across the nation. These platforms are raking in crores, while the very people making them rich are slipping deeper into poverty.
What’s even more disturbing? Celebrities — cricketers and film stars alike — are actively promoting these platforms for a fee, shouting “Play now and become a millionaire overnight!” Only to mutter quickly at the end of the ad:
“This game may be addictive. You may lose money. Please play responsibly.”
It’s just like cigarette warnings — “Smoking causes cancer” — while cigarette production continues unchecked. The irony is lost on no one.
Each morning, people visit temples, mosques, and other places of worship, praying, “Oh God, please make me rich today.” And then, they drift into fantasies — imagining lavish cars, luxurious bungalows, servants, and massive fan followings. Meanwhile, in reality, even the 50 rupees in their pocket is gone by sunset.
They vow to never play again… until another flashy ad promises that someone just won crores with a lucky guess. And just like that, hope is reborn.
Hope — a small word, yet one of humanity’s greatest strengths and weaknesses.
These betting companies feed off that hope, making crores, while people like you and me continue dreaming like Mungeri Lal lost in illusions.
Governments turn a blind eye, mainly because they earn hefty taxes from these platforms.
And the common man? He keeps gambling away his life’s savings, all for a shot at a jackpot that rarely comes — and still, no one raises their voice.
A Nation Trapped in the Cycle of Dreams
People are willingly walking into the trap — happily losing everything they have.
But how can a country move forward when its people refuse to work hard and rely solely on luck to change their lives?
Can we truly become a developed nation by 2047 with this mindset? Can we ever claim the title of ‘Vishwaguru’ (world leader)?
In a country where most of the population spends their day scrolling through social media, what kind of future can we expect? Very few people actually use technology to learn, grow, or create. For most, it’s just a tool for killing time. No one even pauses to reflect.
Everyone wants to become a government teacher, but no one wants to study in a government school.
Everyone dreams of being the next Ambani or Adani — but without the work, without the hustle, without developing their skills.
Instead, we spend our days blaming the world, and our nights gambling, losing, and sleeping — only to repeat the cycle the next day.
It’s time we wake up.
India doesn’t just need dreamers — it needs doers. Let’s invest our hopes in hard work, learning, and progress, not in platforms designed to profit from our desperation.