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Saurashtra Premier League, teams onboard surrogate brands of illegal betting sites as sponsors

Despite four advisories and other regulatory steps from the government, illegal gambling advertisements and sponsorships are still rampant across the country. Illegal offshore betting companies, through their surrogate brands, target domestic sports leagues as there are enough fans to dupe while not enough eyes to lead to serious repercussions. The most popular of all sporting […]
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MH: MLA Bachchu Kadu to take legal action against Sachin Tendulkar for endorsing online gaming brand

After requesting former cricketer and Bharat Ratna recipient Sachin Tendulkar to not promote online gaming and gambling apps, Maharashtra’s Prahar Janshakti Party (PJP) leader Bachchu Kadu has now decided to take legal action against the cricket legend. The Achalpur MLA from Amravati district shared that he was planning to send Tendulkar a legal notice. “We […]
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Karnataka: IT minister Priyank Kharge demands Govt’s engagement with gaming industry

Karnataka’s IT minister Priyank Kharge has called out GST Council’s decision to impose 28% GST on online gaming. Kharge believes that the new GST rate would lead to flight of talent and capital. With an ongoing struggle of the online gaming industry, Kharge spoke in the industry’s favour. He opined that the Govt should engage […]
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Govt looking to curb illegal betting ads ahead of cricketing season

Last year, the Govt banned several Chinese betting apps and declared them illegal. However, the apps are now using mirror and alternate domains or surrogate brands to keep advertising in different ways. With the upcoming tournaments like Asia Cup and World Cup, these sites will look to lure users in the cricket-crazy nation. The central […]
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Chhattisgarh: ED interrogates CM’s political advisor in Mahadev Book illegal betting racket

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), in the latest development, questioned CM Bhupesh Baghel’s political advisor Vinod Verma for his links with illegal betting racket of Mahadev Book app. Reportedly, Verma is alleged to be involved in a money laundering case related to illegal betting. Apart from Verma, ED has also summoned Baghel’s special duty officer Manish […]
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Over 84% of tech practitioners believe India could emerge as global skill-gaming industry leader: Report

A study commissioned by the E-Gaming Federation (EGF) and Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata (ISIK) has revealed that over 84% of technology students and professionals believe that India could emerge as the leader of the global online skill-gaming industry. The objective of the study was to understand how the technology community perceives the online skill-gaming industry […]
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Diamond Exchange’s illegal betting network associated with Dawood Ibrahim?

Multiple operations related to illegal online betting are widespread across the country. While some operate on small levels, they are indirectly attached to a relatively larger illegal betting network. Recently, a shocking incident of network of illegal betting site Diamond Exchange in India allegedly linked to D-Gang surfaced in Gondia, Maharashtra. For the unversed, Diamond […]
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Tamil Nadu: Police constable attempts to take own life due to loss in online rummy

A police constable attempted to take his own life in Kodungaiyur (district Chennai) on Sunday, August 27, after suffering losses in online rummy. Murali, who is a constable at Kodungaiyur police station, consumed poison to end his life and was found unconscious in his farmland in Thirupathur district. Murali, who lives in the Kondithope police […]
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‘It is an organized crime’ – Police and public opine on Mahadev Book illegal betting bust

Illegal betting app Mahadev Book has been in the news of late. There have been many speculations that have made rounds across media recently. Names of big politicians, gangsters, and punters are said to be associated with the bust. In the same vein, investigating officers and politicians have opined their views on illegal betting activities […]
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Online gaming ban law: Supreme Court to hear appeal from Andhra government tomorrow

The Supreme Court bench comprising of Justices JK Maheswari and KV Vishwanathan is scheduled to hear tomorrow an appeal by the Andhra Pradesh government challenging the High Court’s order dated 31st January, 2023. The appeal lists Games24x7, Junglee Games, and Head Digital as the respondents. The case pertains to constitutionality of the online gaming ban […]
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