In India, the gambling industry is quite complex. Some states allow the sale of specific forms of lottery, which are quite popular locally. However, the operation of casinos is restricted in most areas. Some states have legal horse race betting. The government strictly regulates the gambling industr
The Supreme Court of India recently accepted a petition concerning the Maharashtra Casino Act of 1976, a case seen as a potential reassessment of the state's gambling regulatory policies, possibly reigniting legal debates over the legalization of casinos.Case Review: After High Court Rejection, Peti
[Jakarta Special Correspondence] Indonesia's established investigative media, Tempo, conducted an in-depth investigation into the Cambodian online gambling group, unexpectedly triggering a cross-Southeast Asia public opinion war and technological confrontation. Dubbed "the cost of truth in the digit
The People's Court of the Economic Development Zone in Heze, Shandong, recently issued a final judgment on a transnational telecommunications network fraud case, sentencing 9 main culprits to 5 to 14 years and 9 months of fixed-term imprisonment and fines for carrying out "slaughter foreign disk" s
Recently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India announced that Harsatinder Pal Singh Hayer, the son-in-law of the late founder of Pearls Group, Nirmal Singh Bhangoo, has been formally arrested for his alleged involvement in a Ponzi scheme amounting to 480 billion rupees (approximately 41.6 billi
India's Minister of Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, reiterated in the Lok Sabha that laws concerning betting and gambling fall under the jurisdiction of individual states, reinforcing India's federal structure.His statement was in response to DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's query, who questioned
Entain has released the latest cricket betting statistics for the Indian Premier League (IPL), highlighting significant data on match engagement and betting participation. Before the 2025 IPL season begins, Entain has published statistics clarifying the betting habits of cricket fans on its platform
The Indian online gaming industry is about to experience an IPO boom. According to the "2025 India Gaming Report - Consolidating Growth, Driving Innovation, Enhancing Resilience" jointly released by WinZO Games and the Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Committee (IEIC), gaming IPOs could unl
The Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Jotham Napat, ordered the cancellation of the passport previously issued by his government to Indian billionaire Lalit Modi, further deepening the troubles faced by this fugitive tycoon.The Fiji Times reported that a few days before Napat made this decision, the Indian
Personalized Advertising Policy Update (March 2025)On March 14, 2025, Google Ads' personalized advertising policy will be updated to allow personalized settings for app advertising campaigns, promoting skill games "Daily Fantasy Sports" and "Rummy" apps to users in India.Starting March 14, 2025, ce
The Digital India Foundation (DIF) recently released a report revealing the astonishing scale of illegal online gambling and betting in India, indicating that despite strict regulatory crackdowns, the industry continues to thrive.The report describes how these platforms utilize digital advertising,
Google Personalized Advertising Policy UpdateOn March 14, 2025, Google Ads' personalized advertising policy will be updated to allow personalized settings for app ad campaigns, promoting the skill games "Daily Fantasy Sports" and "Rummy" apps to users in India.Cryptocurrency and Related Products Po
A report on the Indian gambling market found that illegal operators are "thriving," with just four platforms' websites receiving 1.6 billion visits in three months.The Digital India Foundation's "Indian Gambling and Betting Market"The report suggests stricter regulation of India's illegal websites.T
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off, the rise of this popular cricket league has also brought to light a shadowy aspect—illegal online gambling.The illegal gambling market in India is not only thriving but also experiencing explosive growth, estimated to be worth up to $100 billion annually
As India grapples with its approach to online gambling, a new report released by the Digital India Foundation (DIF) reveals the impact of the country's lack of unified control over the industry.The report titled "Illegal Gambling and Betting Markets in India: Scale and Driving Factors" indicates tha
