Tag: Cricket

Star Sports Network secures broadcasting rights for Esports World Cup 2024

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) and Star Sports Network have announced a partnership, securing the broadcasting rights for the Esports World Cup (EWC)...

Zerodha CEO highlights shift from cricket to digital gaming among youth

Nithin Kamath, co-founder and CEO of Zerodha, recently shared his observations on the shifting interests of the younger generation, noting a movement away from...

Rising concerns over illegal activities in Bengaluru: Gaming and betting in spotlight

Despite continuous efforts by law enforcement, illegal activities continue to pose challenges in Bengaluru, as highlighted by recent data released by the Bengaluru City...

SportsBaazi witnessed 100% increase in revenue during IPL 2024 and surged engagement during T20 World Cup

SportsBaazi, a sports gaming platform in India, reported a 100% increase in revenue during the IPL 2024 season compared to IPL 2023. The platform...

Drake nets over Rs. 7 crores from India-Pakistan T20 World Cup bet

International music icon Drake has reportedly won over Rs. 7 crores from a cricket bet placed on the recent India vs Pakistan match. The...

Gujarat CID and Income Tax officials seize 18 crore cash in cricket betting raids

In a recent operation targeting cricket betting, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) joined hands with income-tax officials. This joint operation conducted 11 raids across...

PokerBaazi joins as associate sponsor on JioCinema platform for Tata IPL 2024

JioCinema has announced a collaboration with online poker platform PokerBaazi. This partnership marks a moment in the world of online gaming, as PokerBaazi joins...

Pakistan test skipper Shan Masood declines to promote illegal online gambling brand

Pakistan's Test captain, Shan Masood, currently leading Yorkshire in English County cricket, has opted out of promoting the illegal online gambling company, Dafabet, reported...

Tamannaah Bhatia responds to Maharashtra Cyber Cell summon in IPL streaming case

Popular actor Tamannaah Bhatia has responded to the summons issued by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell. The summon, which required her presence for questioning as...

Games24x7 foundation expands ‘Wheels of Change’ initiative, bringing to the underprivileged youth

Games24x7 Foundation, the not-for-profit arm of India's leading online skill-gaming platform Games24x7, has revealed the expansion of its flagship program, 'Wheels of Change'. The...

Illegal betting app utilizes deepfake technology to fabricate endorsements by Mukesh Ambani and Rohit Sharma

An illegal online betting application named IPL 2024 BT has resorted to using deepfake technology to promote its services, featuring the business tycoon Mukesh...

Gaming startup Hitwicket teams up with Harsha Bhogle to enhance global cricket gaming

Hitwicket, a gaming startup, has announced a partnership with renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle. Bhogle joins the company as a strategic investor, indicating a...

Illegal betting activities in Ludhiana amid IPL 2024, police on high alert

With the commencement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 in March 2024, there have been cases of illegal betting activities in the industrial...

Games24x7 welcomes Rinku Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal as brand ambassadors for My11Circle

Games24x7, an online skill-gaming platform in India, has announced the appointment of cricketers Rinku Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal as brand ambassadors for My11Circle, the...

Dream11 inks lucrative sponsorship deal with Gujarat Titans

In a move within the cricketing fraternity, fantasy sports platform Dream11 has clinched a profitable sponsorship deal with the Gujarat Titans franchise ahead of...

Betting apps being promoted by exploiting Virat Kohli’s image with deepfake technology surface

A disturbing trend of digital scammers exploiting celebrities' images through deepfake technology has emerged, with a recent video featuring Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli...