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Ads on social media platforms driving users to illegal gambling websites: DIF Report

Vaishnaw emphasized that the central government takes prompt action whenever violations come to its notice, ensuring all measures align with the Constitutional framework

Analyzing traffic sources to these platforms revealed that social media contributed 42.8 million visits during the three months.

RMG industry welcomes YouTube’s crackdown on illegal gambling content

This update builds on YouTube’s existing policy prohibiting links to external sites that violate its rules, including unapproved gambling websites.

YouTube announced that from March 19, it will no longer permit content that directs users to “unapproved” gambling websites through links, images, text, logos, or verbal references.

Voluntary self control, in-built restrictions reduce spends by 30% on RMG platforms: Report

Senior Counsel C Aryama Sundaram, representing the petitioners in earlier hearings, asserted that the Tamil Nadu government lacks jurisdiction to legislate in this domain.

The study showcases that players who set voluntary limits demonstrated a sustained reduction in expenditure, reflecting increased self-awareness and responsible decision-making.

Actor Urvashi Rautela under scanner for promoting illegal gambling platforms

Earlier, Urvashi Rautela had received a backlash for promoting another illegal betting and gambling platform, Lotus365.

Earlier, Urvashi Rautela had received a backlash for promoting another illegal betting and gambling platform, Lotus365. Moreover, multiple celebrities including Rautela were under scanner of the government for promoting Mahadev Online Book, an illegal betting company.

RMG Companies vs Tamil Nadu: ‘Prohibition is different from regulation’, court remarks

Haryana cracks down on gambling

The matter was adjourned by two weeks to enable the central and state governments to file counter affidavits. The court did not give an interim relief to RMG companies.

EXCLUSIVE: ASCI to report Snoop Dogg backed gambling platform ‘Roobet’ to MIB

Roobet, a Cyprus-based illegal betting and gambling company endorsed by American rapper Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., better known as Snoop Dogg, falsely claims UPI as one of its partners.

Storyboard18 had highlighted the misuse of the UPI brand name by illegal gambling and betting companies to lure Indian users onto their platforms.

UPI brand name abused by offshore betting platforms to lure Indian users

American rapper Snoop Dogg endorses Roobet. Screen grab of Roobet website mentioning UPI as its partner.

Roobet, a Cyprus-based illegal betting and gambling company endorsed by American rapper Snoop Dogg, falsely claims UPI as one of its partners.

Delhi HC issues injunction against betting sites using Baazi Games’ trademark

Moonshine also claimed that the GoDaddy webpage is offering for sale domain names similar to its own. It pointed out that GoDaddy is the same domain name registrar that registered its official domain name.

In its complaint, Moonshine Technology Pvt. Ltd. (the plaintiff) stated that the Baazi Group has registered various trademarks, including BAAZI, BAAZI GAMES, BAAZI MOBILE GAMING, and POKERBAAZI.

Tamil Nadu’s gaming law violates right to livelihood, EPWA files petition

Senior Counsel C Aryama Sundaram, representing the petitioners in earlier hearings, asserted that the Tamil Nadu government lacks jurisdiction to legislate in this domain.

Storyboard18 had first reported about three Real Money Gaming (RMG) firms A23, Games 24×7 and Junglee Games filing a writ petition in Madras High Court seeking injunction on the newly enforced TNOGA Regulations, 2025.

EXCLUSIVE: A23, Games 24×7, Junglee Games take Tamil Nadu govt to court

It’s worth noting that in November 2023, the Madras High Court struck down the law banning online money games such as Rummy and Poker, declaring it "unconstitutional."

Storyboard18 had earlier reported that the RMG industry was preparing to take legal action against the Tamil Nadu government over its “blank hour” regulations, which would prohibit gaming between midnight and 5 AM.