Industry
February 7, 2023
India Cracks Down on Gambling, Betting and Loan Services Apps
Presently, the government intends to block more than 200 apps, 138 of which offer betting and gambling products, with another 94 said to be offering loan services to consumers. None of those companies has the necessary license to do so, and many are not registered as companies, to begin with. India is effectively stepping up […]
Legal
January 5, 2023
India Introduces Online Gambling Legislation
On Monday, the Indian government proposed the rules, which will be part of the Indian Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code, due to concerns over the rising number of complaints of gambling addiction, especially among minors. For the first time, these regulations will oversee aspects of online gambling that stand in a “grey area” […]
Esports
January 3, 2023
PUBG India CEO Praises Government Decision to Recognize Esports
The government in the country officially recognized esports as a part of “multi-sports events.” Considering the growing popularity of esports around the globe, the recent recognition marked a significant achievement for the country. India Recognizes Esports as a Part of Multi-Sports Events To recognize esports as a part of multi-sports events, India changed its regulations. […]
Industry
December 29, 2022
India Continues to Struggle with Problem Gaming
The Indian gaming industry grows by an estimated 30% a year. Yet, the country is rife with illegal gambling, ineffective regulations, and a growing number of people suffering from addiction. The government’s inability to reign in offenders and impose a measure of control over the regulated market is quickly becoming a serious societal issue that […]
Industry
December 22, 2022
Kindred Opens a Tech Office in Bengaluru
Kindred Group, a global holding encompassing a variety of gaming brands, has unveiled a new Tech hub in Bengaluru, the capital of India’s southern Karnataka state. The company hopes to quickly expand the hub, helping it bolster its tech pipeline. The New Hub Should Be Working at Full Capacity by the End of 2023 As […]
Industry
December 16, 2022
Khelraja Names Esha Gupta as Brand Ambassador
Khelraja, an Asian operator claiming to offer the most authentic Indian casino website, has boosted its marketing efforts with the addition of a major local celebrity as a brand ambassador. The one joining the Khelraja family is none other than Esha Gupta, a popular Bollywood actress who will help the brand popularize iGaming across Southeast […]
Sports
November 3, 2022
Adda52 Extends FC Goa Sponsorship Deal
Adda52.com, the gambling firm behind what it claims to be “the best card game site in India,” has announced an extension of its co-sponsorship deal with FC Goa. The operator is seeking to expand its presence in professional soccer and promote the sport. FC Goa Still has Adda52’s Backing Adda52’s goal is to improve its […]
Sports
October 21, 2022
Sevilla FC Names Khelraja Official Asian iGaming Partner
Khelraja, the leading Indian casino operator, announced a new partnership with Sevilla FC, the famous Spanish professional soccer club. Khelraja Inks New Deal With Sevilla FC As a result of the new collaboration, Khelraja was named the Official Asian iGaming partner of the leading La Liga team. The new deal meets the increasing popularity of […]
Legal
October 21, 2022
Tamil Nadu Banned Online Gambling, EGF to Challenge Law
India’s tenth-largest state, Tamil Nadu, introduced a law banning online gambling this week, following advice from a committee headed by a retired High Court Justice but the bill will likely be challenged by the E-gaming Federation (EGF). Online Gambling Threatens Public Order The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a bill on Wednesday to ban online gambling […]
Legal
October 4, 2022
India Asks Media Companies to Stop Illegal Ads
Despite being illegal in India, online gambling is increasingly popular among locals. Some brands are so popular that they are being advertised on official TV channels, in breach of the country’s rules. As a result, India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has once again asked media companies to block such content. India’s Ministry of Information […]