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Pune police arrested six men for organising illegal cockfights with betting in Ghorpadi, seizing cocks, motorcycles, cash, and phones worth over Rs 5 lakh.

6 men arrested for cock fight gambling in Pune

October 21, 2025 2:30 am

The police seized six colourful cocks from Ghorpadi in Pune and began a probe.

Hike to shut down fully after online money gaming ban; CEO Kavin Mittal says not worth it

September 16, 2025 10:05 am

First launched as a WhatsApp challenger back in 2012, Hike had since pivoted to offering games like carrom and ludo with real-money transactions.

The online money gaming ban was brought in through central legislation titled The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.

‘Debt trap for vulnerable’: Q&A with psychiatrist who recommended govt ban on real-money games

September 03, 2025 9:56 am

More than 155 million Indians engaged with real money gaming sub-segments such as fantasy sports, rummy, poker and other transaction-based games in 2024.

According to Panchmahal police, the AAP leader, Ashish Kamdar (front row, centre), and six others were arrested during a raid at a house. (Express Photo)

Days after he sought action against online betting apps, AAP leader held for gambling

August 18, 2025 9:52 pm

The local AAP leader calls it a false case, criticises his ‘detractors’ within party for not standing by him.

Karnataka plans curbs on online gambling with Bill that differentiates between games of 'skill' and 'chance'

July 08, 2025 5:24 pm

The lack of a proper distinction between the two types of games was one of the main reasons that led the Karnataka HC to rule against the state’s amendments introduced in 2021.

Drake reveals losing $8 Million in sports gambling, weeks after betting $750K on Royal Challengers Bengaluru: ‘So fried right now’

June 20, 2025 7:38 am

Drake reveals he lost $8 million in bets last month, placing nearly $125 million across games. From a $750K IPL bet to blaming Bieber for bad luck, the 'Drake curse' is hitting back hard.

Gambling ring bust: 14 held from hotel with Rs 25.3 lakh in Mohali

June 12, 2025 10:23 am

The raid led to the seizure of Rs 25.3 lakh in Indian currency, 19 mobile phones, playing cards, a betting register (net book), seven cars, and one Activa scooter.

YouTube to impose tougher restrictions on creators promoting online gambling content

March 07, 2025 9:11 am

A new report found that social media ads drove 42.8 million visits to four illegal online gambling sites in India over 3 months.

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New game in town: Opinion trading sees surge in users, funding — under the radar

December 23, 2024 9:29 am

Welcome to the world of opinion trading: platforms which allow users to wager on the outcome of future events. The sector is growing exponentially, raking in funding and an estimated 5 crore users, but it seems to have largely gone under the radar in India, unscrutinised.