Tag: offshore betting websites

Illegal betting market in India threatens national security and economic integrity: Report

The illegal betting market in India is estimated to receive deposits worth $100 billion annually, with a projected growth rate of 30%, according to...

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...

ASCI’s Annual Complaints Report highlights offshore betting ads as one of the major violators

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has released its Annual Complaints Report for the fiscal year 2023-24, shedding light on significant concerns within...

L&T draws criticism for promoting illegal betting apps on Hyderabad metro properties

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is advertising mobile apps promoting illegal online betting, including rummy and card games, across Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) properties....

Loophole allows offshore gambling ads to flood EPL broadcasts in Australia

A complaint filed with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has shed light on a concerning trend in the broadcast of English Premier...

NCPCR asks Meity to take immediate action against 114 illegal offshore betting websites

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(Meity) to take urgent action against 114...

ACMA adds eight more illegal offshore gambling websites to their list

Following the ban on illegal gambling websites found violating the Interactive Gambling Act of 2001, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has further...

Of unholy alliances and a free run for offshore betting sites

Online betting and gambling sites continue to display their muscle as crafty operators find ways and means to exploit mass communication mediums to display...

PSL teams violating laws by promoting surrogate websites of illegal offshore betting companies

The eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the franchise-based T20 domestic tournament, got underway on February 13. The six-team tournament, representing major...

MeitY provides 48 hours to banned betting and gambling websites to prove legitimacy

According to a senior government official, banned betting and gambling websites and Chinese loan apps have been given 48 hours by the IT ministry...

Tax authorities seek data of Indian users from offshore online gaming companies

The Indian tax authorities have contacted about half a dozen online gaming companies in Malta, the UK, and Gibraltar to obtain data on the...

Illegal offshore betting website signs Esha Gupta as brand ambassador despite guidelines against it

Offshore betting platform Khelraja has onboarded popular actress Esha Gupta as their brand ambassador. The company cites that the actress will promote their sportsbook...

South African cricket league SA20 signs illegal offshore betting website as title sponsor

The newly launched franchise-based South African T20 League SA20 has signed a multi-year deal with offshore betting and gambling company Betway as its title...