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Four held after cops expose betting racket operating from Dubai on pretext of online gaming

An initial probe indicated the gang was being operated from Dubai through a website and had its agents in different cities of India.

24 October 2024, 10:24 IST

Four held after cops expose betting racket operating from Dubai on pretext of online gaming

Four held after cops expose betting racket operating from Dubai on pretext of online gaming

Four held after cops expose betting racket operating from Dubai on pretext of online gaming

24 October 2024, 10:24 IST

Gambling to get Goddess Laxmi's blessings: 315 held in Odisha

Goddess Mahalaxmi (Goddess of wealth) is worshipped during the day, while people take part in gambling during the festive night, despite police action against such illegal activities.

17 October 2024, 09:18 IST

315 held for participating in gambling in Odisha

315 held for participating in gambling in Odisha

Gambling to get Goddess Laxmi's blessings: 315 held in Odisha

17 October 2024, 09:18 IST

12 held after raid at gambling den in Nagpur; 2 cops suspended, 1 transferred

Following the raid, Superintendent of Police Dr Harssh Poddar launched an internal inquiry to ascertain the extent of police negligence.

29 September 2024, 08:37 IST

12 held after raid at gambling den in Nagpur; 2 cops suspended, 1 transferred

12 held after raid at gambling den in Nagpur; 2 cops suspended, 1 transferred

12 held after raid at gambling den in Nagpur; 2 cops suspended, 1 transferred

29 September 2024, 08:37 IST

Desperate gambler steals gold from home to fund betting addiction

The Bommanahalli police arrested Aditya at the Yelahanka Railway Station on August 29, less than 24 hours after the complaint was filed. He has since been remanded to judicial custody by a Bengaluru court.

14 September 2024, 03:06 IST

Desperate gambler steals gold from home to fund betting addiction

Desperate gambler steals gold from home to fund betting addiction

Desperate gambler steals gold from home to fund betting addiction

14 September 2024, 03:06 IST

Poker, rummy absolutely games of skill; not gambling: Allahabad High Court

However, the court in its order dated August 29 made it clear that the permission being granted by itself would not prevent the authorities concerned to check on the aspect of gambling that may take place at a particular place

05 September 2024, 16:32 IST

Poker, rummy absolutely games of skill; not gambling: Allahabad High Court

Poker, rummy absolutely games of skill; not gambling: Allahabad High Court

Poker, rummy absolutely games of skill; not gambling: Allahabad High Court

05 September 2024, 16:32 IST

Kingpin of Rs 2,273-cr gambling racket nabbed in UAE, brought back to Gujarat

A Red Notice was issued against the accused, Dipakkumar Dhirajlal Thakkar, wanted by the Gujarat police for cases of criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery, criminal conspiracy, causing disappearance of evidence and offences under the Information Technology Act and Prevention of Gambling Act, the CBI said in a statement.

01 September 2024, 08:47 IST

Kingpin of Rs 2,273-cr gambling racket nabbed in UAE, brought back to Gujarat

Kingpin of Rs 2,273-cr gambling racket nabbed in UAE, brought back to Gujarat

Kingpin of Rs 2,273-cr gambling racket nabbed in UAE, brought back to Gujarat

01 September 2024, 08:47 IST

Gambling addict slits 74-year-old woman's throat, steals gold ornaments, sets house ablaze in Thane; arrested

A police official part of the investigation said Gupta (35) was addicted to online gambling and had lost more than Rs 2 lakh, due to which he planned the robbery at Nadar's home.

19 August 2024, 06:52 IST

Gambling addict slits 74-year-old woman's throat, steals gold ornaments, sets house ablaze in Thane; arrested

Gambling addict slits 74-year-old woman's throat, steals gold ornaments, sets house ablaze in Thane; arrested

Gambling addict slits 74-year-old woman's throat, steals gold ornaments, sets house ablaze in Thane; arrested

19 August 2024, 06:52 IST

Indonesia bans search engine DuckDuckGo on gambling, pornography concerns

Indonesia has vowed to crack down on online gambling in recent months and has banned access to several such websites.

02 August 2024, 06:18 IST

Indonesia bans search engine DuckDuckGo on gambling, pornography concerns

Indonesia bans search engine DuckDuckGo on gambling, pornography concerns

Indonesia bans search engine DuckDuckGo on gambling, pornography concerns

02 August 2024, 06:18 IST

Singapore cracks down on casinos to combat terrorism financing

The new threshold for due diligence checks was among the measures laid out in Singapore's updated National Strategy for Countering the Financing of Terrorism.

01 July 2024, 08:21 IST

Singapore cracks down on casinos to combat terrorism financing

Singapore cracks down on casinos to combat terrorism financing

Singapore cracks down on casinos to combat terrorism financing

01 July 2024, 08:21 IST

Thailand again considers legalising casinos

Legalisation of gambling has been discussed in the past but no government has gone ahead due to public opposition.

15 March 2024, 13:43 IST

Thailand again considers legalising casinos

Thailand again considers legalising casinos

Thailand again considers legalising casinos

15 March 2024, 13:43 IST