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Tamil Nadu govt targets TNPL over surrogate ads by offshore betting platforms, RMG industry applauds

Beyond state-level action, TNOGA is also considering invoking Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which allows the central government to block access to offending online platforms.

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Probo’s ₹100 Cr bank account remains frozen; Punjab & Haryana HC seek state's reply

A bench led by Justice Anil Kshetarpal directed the state to file a response on whether the bank accounts could be partially de-frozen to allow payment of employee salaries and essential business expenses.

Gaming

‘Online Satta’ under scanner: PlayerzPot shuts opinion trading in Haryana, Tamil Nadu

PlayerzPot is not alone in its retreat. Other platforms such as SportsBaazi, MPL Opinio, Probo, and TradeX have already exited the Haryana market.

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MPL vs ASCI: Defamation notice to ASCI more about optics than legal merit, say experts

Galactus Funware Technology, MPL’s parent company, issued a ₹50 crore legal notice to ASCI, accusing it of defamation and loss of goodwill over its whitepaper titled ‘Examining Opinion Trading in India’.

Gaming

SC refuses to De-freeze ₹100 Cr account of opinion trading platform Probo

The account was frozen by Haryana Police following allegations of gambling and cheating against the company and its directors.

Gaming

Key IPS officer leading Karnataka's online gaming policy transferred

The transfer comes at a critical juncture as the state is set to introduce a whitelisting mechanism aimed at legitimizing RMG operators, amid growing concerns over illegal online betting activities.

Gaming

Opinion trading platform TradeX shuts down Real-Money Gaming operations

The move follows legal actions taken by the Chhattisgarh government, which blocked TradeX along with other platforms like SportsBaazi and Probo under the Chhattisgarh Gambling Prohibition Act, 2022, classifying them as online gambling services.

Gaming

Tamil Nadu issues fresh notices; Real money gaming companies face MeitY blockade

TNOGA chairperson M D Nasimuddin had confirmed that while some leading platforms have begun aligning with state regulations, others continue to operate in defiance.

Gaming

Breaking: Punjab and Haryana HC orders crackdown on Opinion Trading platforms

After being banned in Chhattisgarh, opinion trading platforms prohibited from operating in the state of Haryana

Advertising

ASCI flags risks of Opinion Trading, warns of misleading advertisements

ASCI has observed a surge in promotional activity from both domestic and international platforms, with influencers frequently marketing opinion trading as skill- and knowledge-based gaming.

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