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Jovana Vukovic ·
India’s new online gaming regulatory system has yet to register its first game, while the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has told the Central Information Commission (CIC) that…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
India is examining whether payment records should contain more information about the websites behind transactions linked to illegal online gaming and betting. The proposal comes from the Directorate General of…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
India’s online betting advertising landscape remains difficult to police one year after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROGA) came into force. The Advertising Standards Council of…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
India has officially implemented new online gambling regulations with the enforcement of the Regulation of Online Gambling Rules 2026 on May 1, 2026. These regulations, alongside the Promotion and Regulation…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
India has taken another step in its ongoing effort to curb unauthorised online gambling, with authorities blocking around 300 additional websites and mobile applications linked to illegal betting and gaming…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Indian authorities intensified their response to unlawful online betting activity by removing 242 website links on January 17. Officials said this latest enforcement wave brings the overall number of shut-down…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
India’s prohibition on online real-money gaming has coincided with a marked increase in offshore betting activity, according to a new survey focused on users in the Delhi National Capital Region.…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stood firmly behind the recently enacted Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, calling it a “major decision” aimed at safeguarding young people from…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
India’s online gaming industry, once a rapidly expanding market fueled by billions in foreign investment, is now facing unprecedented disruption after the implementation of the Promotion and Regulation of Online…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
India has taken a decisive step toward implementing a uniform framework for online gaming regulation. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Promotion and Regulation of…
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Filip Radulovic ·
The Indian government is considering the introduction of a central law to regulate online betting, gambling, gaming, and lotteries. According to sources, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently discussed…
By Filip Radulovic ·
For the first time in India, players can participate in a state-authorized, entirely online lottery system. Goa’s Directorate of Small Savings and Lotteries, in partnership with Rhiti Group, has launched…
By Filip Radulovic ·
OKTO is excited to announce the expansion of its groundbreaking real-time cash-to-digital closed-loop payment service, OKTO.CASH, into the Indian market. This strategic move represents a significant step in OKTO’s mission…
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Terry Davis ·
Rhino Gaming, a game development operation of the Spiffbet online gambling group, has teamed up with iGaming content aggregator Slotegrator, news emerged this week. The newly penned partnership will see…
By Terry Davis ·
One of India’s most populous states mulls legalizing online sports betting and gaming to tackle the financial crisis arising from the coronavirus pandemic. According to recent reports from local news…
By Terry Davis ·
Multi-brand online casino and digital sportsbook operator Soft2Bet has entered a new market as part of its continued effort to constantly expand its presence. The company announced today that it…
By Terry Davis ·
Nikunj Jhunjhunwala claims biggest career victory as he successfully navigated through a behemoth field of 697 tournament entries Another successful WPT event is now in the books after several days…
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Anthony Huber ·
Legendary chess player Viswanathan Anand will be presiding the opening ceremony of the second edition of India’s Poker Sports League (PSL). On April 15, the famous Chess Grandmaster will announce…
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Robert Johnson ·
Shortly after Indian news outlets reported that the country’s Sports Ministry has initiated talks over the potential legalization of sports betting activities beyond horse racing, it has become known that…
By Robert Johnson ·
The legalization and regulation of online sports betting has been brought up for discussion by India’s Sports Ministry, The India Express reported citing a ministry official. According to the unnamed…
By Robert Johnson ·
Online gambling giant Amaya Inc. is eyeing expansion into the emerging Indian online poker market, CEO Rafi Ashkenazi told media on Wednesday after the company’s annual shareholders meeting. It also…
By Robert Johnson ·
An Indian software developer was taken into custody for selling illegal gambling software, which developed himself, to more than twelve bookies. The man, named Ekanksh Rajendrakumar Jain, had previously been…