India Drafts New Online Gaming Rules with Focus on Esports and Regulation

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has drafted new rules to guide the regulation of online gaming across the country. The proposal marks a major shift from the government’s former stance that led to bans on real-money gaming. The new plan seeks to bring structure, transparency and official oversight to the gaming industry […]

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Indonesia’s Struggle with Influencers and Illegal Gambling

Inside a courtroom in Denpasar, Bali, a case unfolds where youth culture meets the country’s ongoing battle against gambling laws. At its centre stands Vienna Varella Angeli Parinussa, a 19-year-old influencer who has a small but consistent following on Instagram and TikTok. Prosecutors this week requested that she receive a 30-month prison sentence and a Rp 30 […]

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Colombia Blocks Crypto-Based Betting Platform Polymarket

Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, has ordered internet providers in the country to block access to Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction platform. Authorities said the site has been operating illegally because it does not have the required licence to offer gambling services in Colombia. The regulator explained that Polymarket’s prediction markets are considered a form of gambling […]

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Pakistani Court Denies Bail to YouTuber in Gambling Apps Case

A Lahore sessions court has rejected the bail request of popular YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, better known as Ducky Bhai, in a case involving the promotion of illegal gambling and forex applications. The ruling was announced by Additional District and Sessions Judge, Dr Sajida Chaudhry after hearing arguments from both sides. The decision means that the YouTuber […]

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The East Timor Government Revoked the Online Gambling and Betting Licences

The government of Timor-Leste accepted a resolution at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, which cancels the licences awarded to operate online games and betting under the guise of maintaining security and social order. The cabinet statement also declares the resolution offered by the minister of cabinet affairs, Agio Pereira, which cancels the ongoing procedures on […]

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KSA Fines Three Influencers for Promoting Illegal Gambling

Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gambling regulator, has fined three influencers for promoting illegal online gambling operators. The online influencers are known as Stiefunspeelt, Turcos, and Buurtwachtt. They posted videos on social media showing people how to bet with illegal providers. They also encouraged their followers to engage with these platforms. This was not the first time […]

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Chile Supreme Court Orders Internet Providers to Block Online Gambling

The Supreme Court of Chile has ordered local Internet service providers to block access to illegal online gambling platforms. The ruling came after Loteria de Concepcion SA filed an injunction against several providers for failing to take action against websites operating outside the law. The companies named in the ruling include Claro Chile SpA, Empresa […]

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UK Gambling Commission Hits Petfre with Another Penalty

Petfre operates Betfred and Oddsking brands. The company must pay £240,000 ($323,000) for breaking slot machine rules. Key Points Graphics showed losses like victories on certain slot machines. Players couldn’t understand game results properly, according to the Gambling Commission. The company removed problem games and paid a £240,000 penalty. Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited Penalised for Misleading […]

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