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Online gaming transactions of over Rs 13,000 crore are under the scanner of the tax authorities in this case, officials said.

New York sues Counter-Strike game developer saying 'loot boxes' promote gambling

March 01, 2026 11:06 am

The attorney general argues that research has found children introduced to gambling are four times more likely to develop a gambling problem later in life than those who are not.

Karnataka Congress MLA K C Veerendra faces fresh ED action, assets worth ₹177 crore seized

January 30, 2026 11:58 am

ED says seized assets comprise agricultural land, residential sites, and other holdings linked to illegal online betting and gambling operations.

5 arrested in Pimpri Chinchwad for operating online gambling racket via banned 'Winadda' app

January 23, 2026 4:01 pm

The Hinjewadi police said a search was on for the kingpin who allegedly gathered the accused from different parts of the country and made them run the illegal online gambling unit.

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Meta is failing to prevent illegal betting ads, says UK gambling watchdog

January 21, 2026 9:04 am

Though sports betting and online gambling is legal in the UK, operators must adhere to stringent regulations set forth by the UK Gambling Commission.

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.