Tag: gambling activity

Protesters detained in Mumbai during demonstration against online gaming and gambling

Several supporters of independent MLA Bachchu Kadu were detained on Wednesday following a protest near Mantralaya in South Mumbai. The demonstrators gathered to voice...

Australia blocks more offshore gambling sites to protect consumers

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has instructed internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to additional offshore gambling websites operating in violation...

UK gambling charity calls for stricter advertising warnings amid Euro 2024 surge

With the expected increase in betting advertisements during the upcoming Euro 2024 football tournament, the UK’s gambling charity, GambleAware, is advocating for changes in...

Jakarta minister meets with Google to tackle online gambling using AI

Communications and Informatics Minister of Jakarta, Budi Arie Setiadi met with Google representatives to discuss using artificial intelligence (AI) to combat online gambling reported...

Nine detained for illegal gambling in Bangalore

The Ramamurthy Nagar police in Bangalore have detained nine individuals for illegal gambling, authorities announced on Tuesday reported Deccan Herald. On May 2, police received...

Dr. S. Ramadoss urges government action following financial institution employee’s suicide linked to online gambling

Srinivasan, a young employee of a private financial institution from Mangat, Kanchipuram district, took his own life after succumbing to the pressures of online...

Online gambling debt leads to death in Arakkonam

A man in his late thirties, identified as Ramu, from the Thiruthani Periyar Nagar area, committed an act that led to death over a...

AIGF CEO calls for strict measures against illegal offshore betting platforms

Roland Landers, CEO of the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), has urged the government of India to regulate offshore betting and gambling platforms. Landers...

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...

Dispute over gambling winnings leads to murder in Uttarakhand village

In Uttarakhand's Makhiyali Khurd village, two men were arrested on Sunday for allegedly killing a 23-year-old man named Shadab. The incident occurred under the...

Three arrested for betting during IPL in Narendra Modi Stadium

Chandkheda police arrested three individuals for illegal betting activities during the twenty-twenty clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Narendra...

Government issues advisory to social media influencers against promoting offshore betting and gambling platforms

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to endorsers and influencers on social media, cautioning them against promoting or advertising offshore...

Australia’s ACMA targets eight more illegal gambling sites for blocking

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has recognised Lucky7even, 50 Crowns, Rockwin, Bitdreams, Mr Pacho, Casino Infinity, Zota Bet, and Spicyjackpots as websites...

Maniya police crackdown on illegal gambling den, arrest six suspects in a raid

In a move against illegal gambling activities, the Maniya police of Rajakheda conducted an operation, resulting in the arrest of six individuals during a...

Gold loan finance firm managers arrested in Rs 4.43 crore fraud linked to online gambling

The Crime Branch made an announcement, disclosing the capture of five individuals, including the manager and assistant manager of a private gold loan finance...

Belgium raises legal gambling age to 21 and bans bonuses

The Belgium Gaming Commission has announced a hike in the legal age for all forms of gambling from 18 to 21, effective September 1st,...