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Google has been fined approximately $854,250; the tech giant has argued that it was protected by EU regulations that exempt online platforms from liability for content uploaded by third parties
A significant part of Gamban's legal challenge focuses not on the government's power to block digital platforms but on how those powers were exercised.
Imran Fazal Jul 10, 2026 11:46 AM
The distinction could have far-reaching implications for online and offline competitions involving games such as chess, esports, bridge, poker and even certain formats of rummy
Imran Fazal May 30, 2026 10:10 AM
Meanwhile, advertising for gambling and betting platforms continues to flood digital media, celebrity endorsements persist, and user acquisition campaigns show little sign of slowing down
Imran Fazal May 1, 2026 8:02 AM
The PIL highlights inconsistency between government communications and actual legislation as real-money gaming platforms proliferate
e4m Staff Oct 17, 2025 2:10 PM
This Bill encourages e-sports and online social games while prohibiting harmful online money gaming services, advertisements, and financial transactions related to them
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2025 12:53 PM
As per reports, the Online Gaming Bill if passed can bring into effect penalties of up to Rs 1 crore and 3 years of imprisonment
The Enforcement Directorate has widened its crackdown, probing ad agencies and celebrities in surrogate marketing of offshore betting platforms
e4m Staff Aug 18, 2025 10:21 AM
The DGCI cited ‘security of the state’ as a key reason for requesting the block on these platforms
e4m Staff Aug 11, 2025 12:48 PM
Vaishnaw was responding to supplementary questions during the Question Hour
‘Illegal Gambling and Betting Market in India: The Scale and Enablers’ analysed digital platform policies and found that while strict regulations exist for paid ads, enforcement remains inconsistent
As per media reports, the Finance Ministry has invited stakeholders from the RMG industry to discuss issues like money laundering in online gaming
e4m Desk Feb 12, 2025 10:38 AM
By promising payouts of huge amounts of foreign currency in all cash and 100% in advance, betting apps have been luring intermediaries and bypassing the strict laws
Chehneet Kaur Nov 19, 2024 9:32 AM
Offshore gambling companies are increasingly targeting Indian audiences through digital media and creating surrogates via news or sports channels
Shantanu David Oct 17, 2024 9:28 AM
The referenced communication lacked that precision that is reflected in our formal policies and documents,' said Meta in a statement
e4m Staff Aug 23, 2024 1:29 PM
Kerala Police is the first law and order authority to react to Meta’s announcement to allow alcohol and real-money gambling ads
e4m Staff Aug 22, 2024 12:16 PM
The decision has drawn criticism due to potential impacts on public health and the vulnerability of young audiences to targeted marketing
e4m Staff Aug 20, 2024 8:48 PM
By involving the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Centre wants to identify violators with appropriate legal action and penalties
In the advisory, the MIB took a strong exception to the recent instances of mainstream English and Hindi newspapers carrying advertisements of betting websites
exchange4media Staff Apr 7, 2023 9:07 AM
Parimatch News led the pack on TV with 99% share in ad volume alone, Fairplay News occupies ⅔ of the ad volume on digital media, reveals the data obtained from TAM
Kanchan Srivastava Oct 12, 2022 8:40 AM