Tag: gambling

PM Modi asks gamers about common perception equating gaming with gambling

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met with a select group of Indian gamers. The interaction, captured in a video shared by news agency ANI,...

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...

Police raid uncovers illegal gambling den in Surat involving diamond workers

Kapodra police in Surat arrested 24 individuals, including 22 diamond workers, during a raid on Saturday night at Gayatri Society in Kapodra. The raid...

Engineer commits suicide due to online rummy losses, PMK leader Anubumani Ramadoss demands action

Gururajan, an engineer working in an IT company in Perungudi, Chennai, took his own life after suffering financial losses from online rummy, reported Tamil...

Varun Tej set to portray Matka King ‘Ratan Khatri’ in an upcoming film

Tollywood star Varun Tej is gearing up for his next cinematic venture, 'Matka', to be directed by Karuna Kumar. In this film, Varun will...

Tracing the origin and evolution of gambling across the world

Gambling isn’t a recent phenomenon; it has deep roots stretching back through the ages. When we think of gambling, images of bustling casinos, card...

Chinese embassy in Singapore issues formal advisory against casino gambling for citizens

The Chinese embassy in Singapore has issued an advisory to its citizens, advising against engaging in gambling activities within the sovereign state's casinos. The...

Dice through time: Exploring origins, evolution, and cultural significance

Dice, basic yet symbolic geometric objects, have become integral to human history, leaving a permanent mark across civilizations and ages. From their mysterious origins...

CISF and CRPF take action against online gambling and financial risks among personnel

To address emerging challenges within their ranks, both the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have initiated measures...

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,...

Bangladesh police urge amendment to address online gambling

Bangladesh police has initiated an effort to modernize law enforcement capabilities by calling for urgent amendments to The Public Gambling Act of 1867, reported...

PIF’s year-long study reveals heightened vulnerability for Indian players post-lottery ban

A recent study by the Pahle India Foundation has shed light on the adverse effects of government restrictions on lotteries in the digital era....

Armed Reserve Head Constable suspended in Anantapur for gambling

An Armed Reserve Head Constable serving in the Anantapur circle faced suspension by Superintendent of Police K.K.N. Anburajan following his arrest in connection with...

Ahmedabad cyber-crime busts gambling racket linked to Mahadev App: two arrested

Ahmedabad Cyber Crime authorities have dismantled a gambling racket associated with the Mahadev Book App and other illegal gaming platforms, arresting two individuals from...

North Korea accused of illegal online gambling: Gyeongheung IT organization exposed

South Korea's National Intelligence Service has uncovered the clandestine involvement of North Korea's IT organization, known as 'Gyeongheung', in the country's online gambling landscape....

SC rejects Meghalaya government’s plea against lottery ban

In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court of India has rejected the plea submitted by the Meghalaya government challenging the ban on its...