Online betting platform advertisements still visible on TV and digital media: I&B Ministry
2 years, 2 months ago

Online betting platform advertisements still visible on TV and digital media: I&B Ministry

The Hindu  

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Monday advised online news websites, OTT platforms, and private TV channels to refrain from publishing or broadcasting Stating that any violation might invite penal action, the Ministry said despite its advisory dated June 13, 2022, some online offshore betting platforms had started using news websites as surrogate products to advertise on TV channels. It pointed out that betting and gambling were illegal in most parts of India, and therefore “In respect of the The Consumer Affairs Department also informed the Ministry that such companies had been advertising themselves as professional sports blogs, sports news websites, etc., while providing an indicative list of online betting platforms that were using news for surrogate advertising. In view of the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading The Ministry observed that promotional content and The June 13 advisory to the various platforms had advised against publishing advertisements of online betting in the larger public interest. It had also asked the online advertisement intermediaries not to target such advertisements toward the Indian audience.

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The fight against illegal online activities: Policy responses for a safer digital environment
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The fight against illegal online activities: Policy responses for a safer digital environment

Hindustan Times  

Policymaking is crucial in balancing the interests of regulation, innovation, and consumer protection. In India, numerous betting and gambling applications registered in nations like Cyprus, Malta and Curacao pose as legitimate platforms circumventing Indian regulatory and tax obligations. In response to the menace of these platforms, ministry of electronics and information technology which is also the nodal ministry for the …

The fight against illegal online activities: Policy responses for a safer digital environment
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The fight against illegal online activities: Policy responses for a safer digital environment

Hindustan Times  

Policymaking is crucial in balancing the interests of regulation, innovation, and consumer protection. Digital protection {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Over the years, India has worked towards building a robust digital ecosystem. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In India, numerous betting and gambling applications registered in nations like Cyprus, Malta and Curacao pose as legitimate platforms circumventing Indian regulatory and tax obligations. …

The 'Unfair Play Award' Goes to Illegal Betting Platforms
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The 'Unfair Play Award' Goes to Illegal Betting Platforms

The Quint  

While the excitement of IPL 2024 captivates cricket enthusiasts, a shadowy menace looms large on the horizon. The spectre of illegal betting threatens to spoil the party for devoted fans, the burgeoning legal online gaming industry, and even the government itself. With every major cricket tournament, illegal betting platforms spring into action, ramping up their promotions in anticipation of a …

Centre cautions social media influencers against endorsing offshore online betting, gambling platforms
9 months ago

Centre cautions social media influencers against endorsing offshore online betting, gambling platforms

India TV News  

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to all endorsers and influencers on social media, urging them to avoid promoting or advertising offshore online betting and gambling platforms, including surrogate In addition to this, the Ministry has further advised online advertising intermediaries not to target promotional content toward the Indian audience. As per the advisory, failure to …

Govt issues fresh guidelines against online gambling ads ahead of Asia Cup 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt issues fresh guidelines against online gambling ads ahead of Asia Cup 2023

Live Mint  

The information and broadcasting ministry, on Friday, issued a fresh guideline against In its advisory, the I&B ministry asked media entities, advertising intermediaries and social media platforms to ‘immediately’ refrain from showing ads and promotional content on betting/gambling in any form. That's why, this time, the centre has warned media organisations and social media platforms to refrain from showing such …

Centre issues fresh advisory against advertisements on online betting platform
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre issues fresh advisory against advertisements on online betting platform

Hindustan Times  

The information and broadcasting ministry on Friday issued a fresh advisory to media entities, “Failure to adhere to this advisory may invite appropriate action from the Government of India under various statutes,” government officials aware of the matter said. The Centre noticed that the promotion of betting and gambling platforms during cricket matches and other major sports events peaked and …

Take action against hoardings and posters promoting online betting and gambling, Centre tells States
1 year, 7 months ago

Take action against hoardings and posters promoting online betting and gambling, Centre tells States

The Hindu  

The Centre has asked States to take action against online betting and gambling platforms using outdoor media, such as hoardings and posters, to promote their websites and applications. “While such Financial, social risk Last year, the Ministry had noticed that The Ministry had earlier issued an advisory to the media on June 13, 2022, directing them to refrain from publishing …

I&B ministry mulls taking action against illegal betting apps using outdoor advertising
1 year, 7 months ago

I&B ministry mulls taking action against illegal betting apps using outdoor advertising

Live Mint  

Illegal betting company In a letter to the chief secretary, I&B Secretary Apurva Chandra highlighted that online betting and gambling ads are banned under the Consumer Protection Act of 2019. Chandra’s letter emphasized the need for action against outdoor It had said: “ Mint had reported that more than a dozen celebrities, including top actors, cricketers and other macro and …

Google Says It Does Not Allow Any Ads That Promote Online Gambling in India
2 years ago

Google Says It Does Not Allow Any Ads That Promote Online Gambling in India

News 18  

After the Centre directed Google to stop showing betting companies ads for Indian users, the tech giant on Wednesday said it does not allow any As per reports, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had, last week, sent a letter asking Google to immediately drop all advertising, direct or surrogate, from betting platforms in search results and YouTube. In a …

Centre asks Google to stop publishing online betting ads
2 years ago

Centre asks Google to stop publishing online betting ads

The Hindu  

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has asked Google to comply with its advisory to refrain from publishing or broadcasting The latest guideline was issued by the Ministry in October after it noted violations of a previous advisory in June 13, 2022, as some online offshore betting platforms had started using news websites as a surrogate product to advertise betting platforms …

Google told to drop advertisements of online betting firms
2 years ago

Google told to drop advertisements of online betting firms

Live Mint  

India has asked Google to stop displaying surrogate ads of overseas betting companies such as Fairplay, PariMatch, Betway and 1xBet in search results and YouTube, amid a crackdown on illegal online gambling. The latest request comes two months after the government asked broadcasters and video streaming services to drop such A person in the ministry of information and broadcasting aware …

Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports welcomes I&B Ministry’s advisory against online betting ads
2 years, 2 months ago

Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports welcomes I&B Ministry’s advisory against online betting ads

The Hindu  

The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports on Thursday welcomed the Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s advisory to the private television channels, digital news publishers and OTT platforms, asking them not to broadcast or show online betting Referring to its previous advisory dated June 13, 2022, on the same issue, the Ministry on Monday pointed out that the online offshore betting platforms …

Centre asks OTT platforms, TV channels to stop betting site ads
2 years, 2 months ago

Centre asks OTT platforms, TV channels to stop betting site ads

Hindustan Times  

Satellite TV and streaming services like Netflix, Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video, and other digital media must immediately stop airing “The Ministry has observed that promotional content and Betting and gambling are illegal in most parts of India. “It had come to the notice of the Government that several sports channels on television, as well as on OTT platforms, have …

Centre Asks News Websites, TV Channels to Refrain from Carrying Ads of Betting Sites, Warns of Action
2 years, 2 months ago

Centre Asks News Websites, TV Channels to Refrain from Carrying Ads of Betting Sites, Warns of Action

News 18  

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday asked news websites, OTT platforms, and private satellite channels to refrain from carrying “…the private satellite television channels are strongly advised to refrain The ministry said that the advisory had been issued for the reason that betting and gambling is prohibited in most parts of the country, and pose significant financial and …

Information and Broadcasting Ministry issues advisory against ads promoting online betting
2 years, 6 months ago

Information and Broadcasting Ministry issues advisory against ads promoting online betting

Firstpost  

The advisory comes in light of instances of a number of New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday issued an advisory to print, electronic and digital media to refrain from advertising online betting platforms. The advisory comes in light of instances of a number of “Betting and gambling is illegal in most parts of the country, and …

I&B Ministry advises media to refrain from publishing advertisements promoting online betting
2 years, 6 months ago

I&B Ministry advises media to refrain from publishing advertisements promoting online betting

The Hindu  

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has advised the print, electronic and the digital media to refrain from publishing The online and social media, including the online The advisory has been issued in view of a number of "Betting and gambling, illegal in most parts of the country, pose significant financial and socio-economic risk for the consumers, especially the youth and …

Centre asks print, digital & electronic media to refrain from online betting ads
2 years, 6 months ago

Centre asks print, digital & electronic media to refrain from online betting ads

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Monday restricted “It has now come to the notice of this Ministry that a number of “Betting and gambling is illegal in most parts of the country, and concerns have been expressed that The ministry said that It also did not conform to the “The online and social media, including the online advertisement intermediaries and publishers, are …

Probe dominance of online advertising platforms, says report on the future of digital news
4 years, 4 months ago

Probe dominance of online advertising platforms, says report on the future of digital news

The Hindu  

A report examining the future of news in India has recommended that the Competition Commission of India investigate the dominance of online advertising platforms. The report, prepared by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, stated, “The The report also favoured the enactment of “light-touch measures” to address misinformation. The report suggests a range of legislative, co-regulatory and voluntary measures, which …

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