The Tamil Nadu government has filed a special leave petition (SLP) before the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Madras High Court striking down certain provisions of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling Act, 2022 (“TN Act“) in November last year. The TN Act was enacted by the state government to prohibit gambling […]
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Bollywood and sports have a long-standing relationship, with stars from the film industry frequently endorsing sporting events and appearing at sports gatherings. This connection has now extended to the world of online sports betting, as several Bollywood celebrities have started endorsing various online betting brands. A relative newcomer to the market, Cricaza, has swiftly gained […]
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As India prepares itself for the approaching Interim Budget 2024, the technology and gaming sectors are buzzing with anticipation, expecting potential advantages from the upcoming vote-on-account and Interim Budget. As reported by Mint, Amrit Kiran Singh, the President of The Skill Online Games Institute, highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive review of the astronomical […]
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed further details in its supplementary chargesheet filed in the Mahadev app betting case, expanding the scope of the scam to an estimated Rs 6,000 crore. The extensive 1,800-page document, accompanied by four hard disks, introduces five new accused and delves into the involvement of Dubai-based operations, highlighting the misuse […]
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The body of Saravanan, a 56-year-old teacher hailing from Thirumangalam in Madurai district, was discovered on the railway tracks on the morning of 5th January. Investigations into the grim discovery revealed he was in financial distress and incurred losses due to online gambling. Tamil Samayam reported that Saravanan worked as a teacher at a private […]
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In the midst of an escalating tussle between Raj Bhavan and the Left government, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has officially signed an ordinance altering the state’s GST law pertaining to gambling activities. As reported by PTI, sources within Raj Bhavan have confirmed the signing of this ordinance by Governor Khan. The Supreme Court had […]
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The writ petitions filed industry body EGF, and gaming companies A23 & Games 24×7 are listed for hearing on Monday, 8th January, 2024 by a three judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising of the Chief Justice, Justices Pardiwala & Misra. The matter at the time of writing this article reflects at item no. 21 […]
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In a recent tweet, a prominent Indian journalist, Rajdeep Sardesai, expressed his views on the transformation of Panjim’s waterfront. The tweet highlights that the serene waterfront of Goa is now dominated by towering casinos and the accompanying gambling culture, particularly noticeable post 9 pm. The once beautiful waterfront of Panjim is now only marked by […]
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In recent tweets, Rajdeep Sardesai highlighted the evolving landscape of Panjim’s waterfront, once adorned with natural beauty, it is now overshadowed by the towering structures of casinos that light up the night. The journalist pointedly notes that the gambling culture seems to have seeped into the city after 9 pm, painting a picture of transformation […]
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In a stroke of incredible luck, an Indian man working in the UAE, Munavar Fairoos, clinched the Dh20-million grand prize in a lottery after faithfully purchasing tickets for the past five years. Fairoos, employed as a private driver in Al Ain, struck gold in the recent Big Ticket Live draw, with his share of the […]
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