Zepto not only promoted Parimatch but also went as far as including flyers in customer orders, essentially delivering gambling ads straight to people’s homes.
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Aadhaar Authentication impossible, gaming companies tell Madras High Court
The court questioned whether the regulations could genuinely be deemed arbitrary or excessive, especially considering the potential harm caused by real-money gaming.
Centre blocks 1,410 illegal gaming sites in 2024: Ashwini Vaishnaw
According to Primus Partners, the Indian online gaming industry’s revenue is expected to reach $2.4 billion by FY2029.
Supreme Court restores petition seeking ban on opinion trading apps
Recently, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) formally appealed to the Indian government, urging a ban on opinion trading apps and websites.
FIR filed against 25 celebrities, including Rana Daggubati & Vijay Devarakonda, for promoting illegal betting apps
The FIR was lodged at Miyapur Police Station in Hyderabad on March 19, following a complaint by 32-year-old businessman Phanindra Sarma.
Haryana govt introduces Bill to combat sports fraud and public gambling
According to the Bill, individuals found guilty of match-fixing or spot-fixing in sports will face imprisonment for at least three years, extendable up to five years, and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh
Govt cracks down on online gambling, bans over 1,000 websites in 2024: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that a total of 1,097 betting and gambling websites were blocked in 2024.
Karnataka unveils India’s first industry-led digital detox initiative
Launched by Karnataka’s IT & BT Minister Priyank Kharge at GAFX 2025, the initiative seeks to raise awareness about excessive digital consumption and integrate digital wellness into mainstream healthcare.
Indian Gaming Federations unite to enforce responsible gaming; signs Code of Ethics
The CoE has been created based on global best practices and lays down a strong framework for responsible gaming such as age-gating, adopting stringent KYC and enabling user-set spending limits & self-exclusion.
No brands, no dreams: Esports for women dead in India
Esports in India has seen a meteoric rise over the past decade, but it has remained largely male-dominated. While various organizations have attempted to foster female participation, their efforts have been short-lived.