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Dream11 Exits Team India Sponsorship as Gaming Ban Reshapes Sports Partnerships

Johnny K.
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With just days remaining before the Asia Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finds itself without a title sponsor after Dream11 confirmed its withdrawal from the partnership. The decision foll...

ED Probes MLA Veerendra’s Foreign Casino Connections

Vanja Mitic
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The Indian Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into Karnataka Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra, also known as ‘Puppy’, over alleged involvement in a large-scale money laundering and illega...

Meta Tightens Online Gambling Ad Rules, Eases Process for Indian Firms

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, India, Online Gambling News
Meta has revised its global advertising policies for gambling and real money gaming (RMG), with significant implications for operators targeting India. Under the newly updated guidelines, companies promoting ga...

Illegal Online Gambling in India Surges During IPL Season, Report Finds

Vanja Mitic
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With the commencement of the Indian Premier League (IPL), there is a burgeoning shadow that grows alongside the popular cricket league—illegal online gambling. Recent reports from the Digital India Foundation h...

India: Goa Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling, Blocking 61 Websites

Johnny K.
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In a concerted effort to curb illegal online gambling activities, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Ribandar, Goa, has blocked 61 gambling websites as part of an extensive crackdown. This action aligns with ong...

Supreme Court of India Stays Tax Notices for Online Gaming Companies

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The Supreme Court of India has temporarily halted ₹1.12 lakh crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) show-cause notices issued to online gaming companies. This decision, delivered on January 10, 2025, suspends on...

Goa Sets a Milestone with India’s First Government-Sanctioned Online Lottery Platform

Vanja Mitic
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Goa is on the brink of a major transformation in its lottery industry, as it gears up to launch the first government-sanctioned online lottery in India. This move positions Goa as a pioneer among Indian states ...