Zimbabwean authorities have deported around 500 Indian nationals in the first half of this year for setting up online sports betting operations in the country. All the deported individuals were brought into the southern African nation by Dubai-based billionaire businessman, Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk. Mulk owns Sharjah-based industrial corporation Mulk International and is believed to […]
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Online fantasy sports apps in India have seen a huge growth since last few years, however, their true potential was recognized since the recently concluded IPL season. Revenue for fantasy sports platforms increased by 24% compared to last year, according to Redseer. While there has been a significant overall growth of the Indian gaming sector, […]
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Goa state government might make some changes to the draft Goa Public Gambling Rules, 2022, in order to further regulate casino operations in the state. According to a senior government official, the home department would review the draft regulations and make any necessary adjustments. The rules are planned to be notified in the next two […]
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A Noida-based NGO have challenged the legislative validity of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) with a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Delhi High Court. The amendment rules are linked to the governing of the online gaming rules […]
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According to the latest understanding between Victoria police and the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) made earlier in February, the police will get real time updates in gaming events in order to target suspicious betting related to match-fixing in esports. The info provider ESIC is a non-profit organization established back in 2015 to prevent cheating, doping […]
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The Union Cabinet today approved the Data Protection Bill likely to be presented in the upcoming monsoon session. The initial draft of the Bill was introduced in November 2022 for public consultation. Taking into account the feedback received during these consultations, the draft underwent changes and was also discussed as part of inter-ministerial deliberations. While […]
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Starlight Gaming, a Softstar Entertainment Inc company, has partnered with gaming content network S8UL, to announce the launch of ‘Raider SIX’ in India. ‘Raider SIX’ is specially built for Indian consumers, according to Starlight Gaming. Within a 10-day registration period, Raider SIX has garnered one million pre-registrations, signifying enthusiasm among Indian gamers. Built in collaboration […]
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Cyber crime police in Sector-71 area of Gurugram, Haryana has busted an illegal gambling operation and nabbed six individuals during the raid. The arrested individuals are identified as Karan, Shaanu, Gulshan, Shaan-e-Alam, Dilsher and Chanderpal. According to the report, officer in charge of Cyber Crime at the Police department, Shahid Ahmad received a tip-off on […]
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Congress leader VD Satheesan criticised the current ruling party in Kerala on Friday, June 30, over recent graft allegations against senior journalist G Sakthidharan. Sakthidharan previously said that he helped a CPM leader count Rs 2.35 crore at the daily Deshabhimani office. Following the revelation, Congress demanded a probe against the chief minister. “Police are […]
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Activists across the world have been raising the issue of illegal gambling portals operating without regards to territorial jurisdiction. Across the world the less talked aspect however is the increase in betting portals accepting cryptocurrencies. Few years back, Premier League football team Southampton was paid £7.5 million a year for sponsorship deal with sportsbet.io, which […]
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