Kalshi, Polymarket defy India ban on online betting platformsDespite India's technology ministry warning that prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are illegal, customers in India continue to ...
18 May, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
eGaming regulator takes charge, focuses on eSports registrationsIndia's new Online Gaming Authority of India is now operational. Its immediate focus is registering eSports companies and resolving player ...
02 May, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
EU to soon roll out age-check app for social media where India could be looking to followEuropean Union is launching an age-verification app to shield children online. India's Karnataka state has banned social media for under-16...
15 Apr, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Big betting shake-up: 28 US states set tough new gambling rules, micro-bets targetedGambling laws are tightening across 28 US states in 2026, with crackdowns on sweepstakes, social casinos, and "micro-betting." California i...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
IT employee fired after 7 years for visiting a casino during work hours—wife livid, seeks help, gets harsh adviceAn IT employee lost his job after being caught gambling at a casino during work hours. He had worked there for many years and has a family ...
18 Feb, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online accessScreen impact addictive use of smartphones, gaming and social media linked to lost study hours, lower productivity, sleep disruption and ri...
30 Jan, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Economic Survey: Rising digital addiction prompts call for age-based online accessIndia's Economic Survey warns of a digital addiction crisis. It proposes age-based online access and school digital wellness programs. Meas...
30 Jan, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Won Rs 2 lakh, then fell into Rs 9 lakh debt trap: Young online gamer who nearly lost her life shares advice that could save yoursShweta, a young professional, became addicted to online casino games after initial wins, leading to significant debt and a suicide attempt....
19 May, 2025, 04.37 PM IST
BTS' Jimin scammed: Comedian Lee Jin Ho admits to duping him of 100 mn KRWIn an unexpected and troubling disclosure, Knowing Bros comedian Lee Jin Ho confessed to battling a gambling addiction. His admission also ...
14 Oct, 2024, 12.57 PM IST
US gambling crisis feared as online betting risesLegalization of sports betting in over 38 states since 2018 has resulted in rising gambling addiction, especially among young men. Revenue ...
12 Aug, 2024, 06.11 PM IST
Bengaluru techie, who lost Rs 70 lakh in online gambling, reunites with wife after de-addiction therapyLast year, his wife discovered his online gambling habit and later also found that he had lost Rs 70 lakh of his savings. She, along their ...
04 Jul, 2023, 10.43 AM IST
UK to toughen gambling rules for smartphone eraBritish media have reported the measures will include banning under-25s from betting more than 2 pounds ($2.49) per spin online, as well as...
28 Apr, 2023, 01.04 AM IST
UK unveils gambling industry overhaul for digital ageA new statutory levy will require gambling companies to fund more research, education and treatment for addiction.
27 Apr, 2023, 07.49 PM IST
Will contest Tamil Nadu's online gambling ban in court: Gaming companiesThe gaming companies under EGF acknowledge the presence of dubious operators in the industry, and suggest that a policy be devised to "weed...
19 Oct, 2022, 07.17 PM IST
RUE-LETTE: The human cost of online gamblingWith Tamil Nadu deciding on a ban, a look at how virtual casinos have many Indians hooked
09 Oct, 2022, 10.52 AM IST
Government panel calls for regulatory body, new law for online gamingThe panel of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's top officials has for months been drafting regulations for the country's online gaming sector, ...
15 Sep, 2022, 02.07 PM IST
Govt must regulate online gaming industry: Rajya Sabha member Sushil Kumar ModiThe BJP member said more than 43 crore people are into online gaming currently, and the number is projected to increase to 65.7 crore by 20...
03 Dec, 2021, 02.29 PM IST