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These artefacts date back roughly 12,800 to 12,200 years, making them more than 6,000 years older than previously known dice from other parts of the world. (Image: American Antiquity)

‘Ice Age casino’: New study identifies 12,900-year-old Native American dice

April 09, 2026 9:13 am

New archaeological evidence suggests humans were "playing the odds" 6,000 years earlier than previously believed.

Authorities tighten enforcement against illegal online betting platforms across India.

Government bans 300 betting and gambling platforms, bringing the total to 8,400

March 21, 2026 9:06 am

Under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025, operators and promoters of such platforms risk heavy fines and jail terms.

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.