No more bets: India's sporting fans deserve better
4 days, 10 hours ago

No more bets: India's sporting fans deserve better

India Today  

In a fantasy game's new advert that has just hit social media platforms, movie stars and top-line Indian cricketers are seen together in a cozy, luxurious setting that gives off a sense of opulence and sophistication, an overall sense of luxury. For the platforms, a ubiquitous presence on the Indian sporting landscape, especially in cricket, it has been a hard grind knowing that other sites operating outside of the country, masquerading as the real thing has been hitting bottom lines of not only the legitimate gaming companies but potentially wiping off tax revenue losses exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore each year. But a parallel underground ecosystem of illegal betting platforms, exploiting regulatory loopholes and digital anonymity, has overshadowed not just the country's online gaming industry, but also its most popular sport. Estimates peg India's illegal betting market at around Rs 8.2 lakh crore annually, resulting in potential tax revenue losses exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore each year. Reports from the Advertising Standards Council of India have repeatedly flagged instances where influencers, media platforms, and advertisers have promoted illegal betting sites, misleading consumers by blurring the lines between what is legitimate and illegitimate.

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Betting apps are like organised mafias, says Sajjanar
18 hours, 24 minutes ago

Betting apps are like organised mafias, says Sajjanar

The Hindu  

With multiple cases filed over the promotion of betting apps, what reforms do you expect? Social media influencers, who once promoted these apps, have now stopped, and new-comers will think twice before accepting such offers from betting app companies — entities that operate no differently from organised mafias. Just as people trust and buy toothpaste, milk mix, or hair oil …

Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Devarkonda and others booked for promoting illegal betting apps
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1 day, 3 hours ago

Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Devarkonda and others booked for promoting illegal betting apps

The Hindu  

A total of 25 celebrities and social media influencers were booked by the Miyapur police of Cyberabad for allegedly promoting illegal betting and gambling apps, leading to financial distress among the public. As per the FIR, a copy of which was seen by The Hindu, Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Devarakonda, Manchu Lakshmi, Praneetha and Nidhi Agarwal were among those …

India is witnessing significant surge in illegal betting and gambling; 1.6 billion visits in just three months: Report
6 days, 1 hour ago

India is witnessing significant surge in illegal betting and gambling; 1.6 billion visits in just three months: Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, : Illegal betting and gambling activities in India have surged dramatically in recent years, with digital platforms accounting for a staggering 1.6 billion visits in just three months across four major sites, according to a report by Digital India Foundation. "Despite repeated government actions, including website blocking and advisories, illegal operatorscontinue to thrive, using advanced digital marketing tactics, …

Ahead of IPL 2025, civil societies call for tighter regulation on fantasy sports, urge Finance Ministry action
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ahead of IPL 2025, civil societies call for tighter regulation on fantasy sports, urge Finance Ministry action

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Consumer interest organisations and civil society actors have argued for tighter regulation of fantasy sports and opinion trading platforms to safeguard players' interests as these activities gain traction during the cricket season. In a representation made to the Finance Ministry, Spandan Foundation, a civil society organisation, has expressed concerns regarding the regulatory vacuum, misleading Spandan's appeal follows a …

Mahadev app betting case: Enforcement Directorate attaches fresh assets worth ₹388 crore
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mahadev app betting case: Enforcement Directorate attaches fresh assets worth ₹388 crore

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said it has attached fresh assets worth about ₹388 crore in its ongoing money-laundering investigation into the Mahadev online betting case in which various high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh are alleged to have been involved. Chhattisgarh recommends CBI probe into the Mahadev betting app scam “These include movable assets — investment made by Mauritius-based …

Online gambling in India: A crisis unfolding behind screens
4 months, 1 week ago

Online gambling in India: A crisis unfolding behind screens

Firstpost  

Online betting and gambling have spread rapidly in India. Thus we spend around Rs 50,000 crore every year on online betting and online gaming — and surprisingly, this figure is more than the entire higher education budget of India. The second reason is that the companies operating online gambling lure people with their illusion in a very organised and skillful …

Government Must Establish Whitelist to Curb Money Laundering in Online Gaming
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Government Must Establish Whitelist to Curb Money Laundering in Online Gaming

The Hindu  

The Digital India Foundation (DIF) has released a report recommending the government establish a whitelist of compliant gaming companies to ensure that payment gateways and ISPs serve only the listed operators. The report also suggests stringent KYC practices, action against misleading advertisements, and a clamp down on illegal operators.

Cryptocurrency and Offshore Betting: A Money Laundering Threat in the Online Gaming Ecosystem
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cryptocurrency and Offshore Betting: A Money Laundering Threat in the Online Gaming Ecosystem

New Indian Express  

Online gaming faces a significant threat from money laundering due to the use of cryptocurrencies and offshore betting platforms. The report highlights the increasing adoption of digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ether for in-game transactions, resulting in an upsurge in money laundering and fraud. Financial institutions must enhance their anti-money laundering (AML) systems to prevent the use of mule accounts …

The fight against illegal online activities: Policy responses for a safer digital environment
7 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
7 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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Safeguard consumer interest: Whitelist online gaming platforms
8 months ago

Safeguard consumer interest: Whitelist online gaming platforms

Hindustan Times  

The digital entertainment landscape has undergone significant transformation, offering consumers unprecedented control over their entertainment choices. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} While legitimate online RMG platforms typically implement robust guidelines for responsible gaming, offshore betting and gambling platforms often disregard regulations. This approach would allow only legitimate online RMG platforms to operate in the country, effectively segregating them from illegitimate betting …

Safeguard consumer interest: Whitelist online gaming platforms
8 months ago

Safeguard consumer interest: Whitelist online gaming platforms

Hindustan Times  

The digital entertainment landscape has undergone significant transformation, offering consumers unprecedented control over their entertainment choices. While legitimate online RMG platforms typically implement robust guidelines for responsible gaming, offshore betting and gambling platforms often disregard regulations. This approach would allow only legitimate online RMG platforms to operate in the country, effectively segregating them from illegitimate betting and gambling platforms. From …

The 'Unfair Play Award' Goes to Illegal Betting Platforms
9 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 …

How Karnataka man's Rs 1 crore losses in IPL betting drove his wife to suicide
11 months, 3 weeks ago

How Karnataka man's Rs 1 crore losses in IPL betting drove his wife to suicide

Firstpost  

Darshan, an engineer in his late 20s, got into betting on Indian Premier League matches in 2021. Image Courtesy: News18 A 24-year-old woman was driven to suicide in Karnataka’s Chitradurga following the staggering debts accrued by her husband by betting on Indian Premier League cricket matches. Man ‘forced’ into IPL betting The man, identified as Darshan Balu, has reportedly been …

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

Decoding India's Online Gaming Landscape: Skill, Chance, and Regulation
1 year ago

Decoding India's Online Gaming Landscape: Skill, Chance, and Regulation

The Quint  

In recent years, India has witnessed an unprecedented surge in online gaming, transforming it into a thriving industry with immense economic potential. One of the key aspects shaping the online gaming regulatory landscape in India is the distinction between games of skill and games of chance. Real Money Gaming stands out as the dominant model, driving a substantial portion of …

Karnataka to come out with legislation to curb cricket betting and online gaming, says Home Minister Parameshwara
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka to come out with legislation to curb cricket betting and online gaming, says Home Minister Parameshwara

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government on Tuesday announced that it would come out with a new legislation to curb cricket betting and online gaming. Replying to concerns raised by members across party affiliations in the Assembly about the serious impact of betting and online gaming on youth, Home Minister G. Parameshwara said, “Soon we will bring out a new legislation to prevent …

Online Betting Addiction Affecting Youth Adversely
1 year, 2 months ago

Online Betting Addiction Affecting Youth Adversely

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: An alarming rise in addiction to online betting among youth has cast a dark shadow in combined Chittoor district. The algorithms of online betting sites first create an allure of easy money. Cricket betting syndicates operate from Mulbagal, Srinivasapuram, KGF and Bengaluru, targeting vulnerable youngsters with offers of massive winnings. Police authorities recently conducted raids and arrested many persons …

Amid Mahadev Book link-up, Bhupesh Baghel writes to PM seeking ban on betting apps
1 year, 3 months ago

Amid Mahadev Book link-up, Bhupesh Baghel writes to PM seeking ban on betting apps

India Today  

A day before the counting of votes in Chhattisgarh, state Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to ban the apps, web platforms, APKs, Telegram channels, Instagram accounts and URLs that are linked to the "illegal business of online betting". Informing about his letter, CM Baghel, in a post on micro-blogging site X, …

India's online gaming industry gains with increased user spending
1 year, 4 months ago

India's online gaming industry gains with increased user spending

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : After years of stagnation, e-sports and video game firms in India have begun generating in-game and An industry report by Google and venture capital firm Lumikai, released on 2 November, pegged the annual average revenue per user for India’s gaming industry to reach ₹1,600 by FY23-end, rising tenfold in the past four financial years. Roby John, co-founder …

Online gaming platforms: the risk of a fantasy
1 year, 4 months ago

Online gaming platforms: the risk of a fantasy

The Hindu  

Somnath Zende, 39, a police sub-inspector in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune’s largest satellite city, says he trains at the gym for two hours, before work begins at 9 a.m. To build his body, he spends ₹600 daily on protein shakes and other supplements, besides his expenditure on the gym membership. But on October 10, when he won ₹1.5 crore for assembling a …

Mumbai: Mahadev App's Subsidiary Lotus Named in World Cup Betting Racket; 22 Held in 17 Cases
1 year, 4 months ago

Mumbai: Mahadev App's Subsidiary Lotus Named in World Cup Betting Racket; 22 Held in 17 Cases

News 18  

Amid the ED probe into the Mahadev Books app case, Mumbai Police has found that the Mahadev app and its subsidiary, Lotus app, are being used for betting in the ongoing 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. So far, 22 people have been apprehended in at least 17 cases related to betting during the tournament, most of which was via …

Ranbir Kapoor not summoned as accused but to understand Mahadev money laundering scam: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Ranbir Kapoor not summoned as accused but to understand Mahadev money laundering scam: Report

Hindustan Times  

Ranbir Kapoor has reportedly not been summoned for questioning in the Mahadev money-laundering case as an accused. The actor has been called to understand his knowledge of the source of money he received to promote the betting app, sources in the Enforcement Directorate were quoted as saying in a report by News18. The Mahadev app enabled illegal betting on various …

Mahadev betting case: ED seizes assets worth Rs 417 crore
1 year, 6 months ago

Mahadev betting case: ED seizes assets worth Rs 417 crore

Firstpost  

The company promoters hail from Bhilai in Chhattisgarh and the Mahadev Online Book Betting application is an umbrella syndicate arranging online platforms for enabling illegal betting websites. The Enforcement Directorate has frozen and seized assets worth Rs 417 crore in connection with the Mahadev online betting case, officials said on Friday. The company promoted by Sourabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, …

Evolving Legal Framework Of Online Skill-Based And Chance-Based Games
1 year, 6 months ago

Evolving Legal Framework Of Online Skill-Based And Chance-Based Games

Live Law  

In the realm of Indian law, a pivotal distinction exists between "Game of Skills" and "Game of Chance." Several Indian States, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, and Assam, adopted a strict stance, barring all involvement in real-money games of skill and chance. The Meghalaya and Nagaland legislations define "game of skill", as games where there is preponderance of …

Govt issues fresh guidelines against online gambling ads ahead of Asia Cup 2023
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

Only intention of online gaming companies is to make money through inducements and addiction, Tamil Nadu govt. tells Madras High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

Only intention of online gaming companies is to make money through inducements and addiction, Tamil Nadu govt. tells Madras High Court

The Hindu  

The argument related to rummy and poker being games of skill and not games of chance can at best be raised by players and not the online gaming companies whose only intention is to make money through inducements and consequent addiction, the State government argued before the Madras High Court on Monday. Should not the State be worried about this?” …

Video-gaming firms write to PMO seeking distinction from real-money gaming industry
1 year, 7 months ago

Video-gaming firms write to PMO seeking distinction from real-money gaming industry

The Hindu  

As many as 45 video game companies in India on July 26, 2023, wrote to the Prime Minister’s Office and to the Ministries of Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, seeking to put distance between themselves and the real-money gaming industry, amid the ‘widespread confusion’ caused by the latter being referred to as ‘online gaming’. “‘Online Games’ is …

Explained | Will 28% GST on online gaming affect its growth?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained | Will 28% GST on online gaming affect its growth?

The Hindu  

The story so far: At the recently concluded 50th GST Council meeting, it was decided that online gaming would be taxed at 28% on the full-face value of the placed bets. Malay Kumar Shukla, secretary at the industry body E-Gaming Federation, termed the decision “extremely unfortunate”, saying “a tax burden where taxes exceed revenues will not only make the online …

I&B ministry mulls taking action against illegal betting apps using outdoor advertising
1 year, 10 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 …

Govt amends IT rules 2021, lays out norms for online gaming
1 year, 11 months ago

Govt amends IT rules 2021, lays out norms for online gaming

India TV News  

Govt amends IT rules 2021, lays out norms for online gaming These rules address the twin challenges of catalyzing and expanding online gaming innovation and at the same time protecting citizens from illegal betting and wagering online. The government has notified amendments to the Information Technology rules, 2021 for an open, safe & trusted and accountable Internet and layout a …

TDS Changes On Online Gaming: A Boon Or A Bane For 20 Crore Gamers?
2 years, 1 month ago

TDS Changes On Online Gaming: A Boon Or A Bane For 20 Crore Gamers?

The Quint  

The proposed TDS or tax deducted at source proposal for income from online gaming, announced in Budget 2023-24 has to a great extent provided certainty on direct taxation of winnings. The proposal to rationalise the direct tax structure in the online gaming industry – will usher in transparency, accountability, a clear legal identity, and clarity of taxation of the sector. …

Why MeitY Should Play It Right When Selecting India's Gaming Rules
2 years, 2 months ago

Why MeitY Should Play It Right When Selecting India's Gaming Rules

ABP News  

A November 2022 report by Boston Consulting Group came up with some startling facts and figures on India’s gaming industry. The rules also provide for KYC procedures almost equating the gaming industry with the banking sector, observance of due diligence, establishment of grievance redressal mechanism, prominent publishing of rules and regulations, privacy policy, user agreements, and so on. The rules …

Google Says It Does Not Allow Any Ads That Promote Online Gambling in India
2 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Government plans federal oversight of all real-money online games: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Government plans federal oversight of all real-money online games: Report

Live Mint  

India's planned regulation of online gaming will apply to all real-money games after the prime minister's office overruled a proposal to only regulate games of skill and leave out games of chance, according to a government document and three sources. An Indian panel tasked with drafting the regulation in August proposed a new body to decide whether a game involves …

65% of Indians dub fantasy sports as online gambling: Survey
2 years, 3 months ago

65% of Indians dub fantasy sports as online gambling: Survey

India Today  

Should online games such as rummy, poker and online fantasy games be tagged as gambling or a game of skill? Around 74% out of 12,602 people believed that the loss limit per game for online and fantasy gaming should be Rs 50-1,000, indicated a recent survey conducted by LocalCircles, a community social media platform. Around 9,507 respondents were asked: Should …

1 In 2 Indians Want Fantasy Gaming Loss Limit Of Rs 50-500 Per Game: Survey
2 years, 3 months ago

1 In 2 Indians Want Fantasy Gaming Loss Limit Of Rs 50-500 Per Game: Survey

ABP News  

New Delhi: As the debate on online gaming heats up in India, more than one in two Indians want a loss limit of Rs 50-500 per game for online and fantasy gaming, a report said on Tuesday. For 65 per cent out of 9,507 respondents, online fantasy sports is akin to gambling/wagering or a game of chance with risks in …

Fantasy Gaming: 1 in 2 Indians Want Loss Limit of Rs 50-500 Per Game
2 years, 3 months ago

Fantasy Gaming: 1 in 2 Indians Want Loss Limit of Rs 50-500 Per Game

News 18  

As the debate on online gaming heats up in India, more than one in two Indians want a loss limit of Rs 50-500 per game for online and fantasy gaming, a report said on Tuesday. For 65 per cent out of 9,507 respondents, online fantasy sports is akin to gambling/wagering or a game of chance with risks in contrast to …

More than 50 per cent Indians want loss limit of Rs 50-500 per game for fantasy gaming- Survey
2 years, 3 months ago

More than 50 per cent Indians want loss limit of Rs 50-500 per game for fantasy gaming- Survey

India TV News  

More than 50 per cent Indians want loss limit of Rs 50-500 per game for fantasy gaming- Survey While the Supreme Court has upheld its position and the position of the Punjab High Court in 2017, ruling that fantasy sports are a game of skill, the public view continues to differ, according to the online community platform LocalCircles. As the …

Online betting platform advertisements still visible on TV and digital media: I&B Ministry
2 years, 5 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 …

India panel calls for regulatory body, new law for online gaming
2 years, 6 months ago

India panel calls for regulatory body, new law for online gaming

The Hindu  

India should create a regulatory body to classify online games as based on skill or chance, introduce rules to block prohibited formats and take a stricter stance on gambling websites, a Central Government panel said in a report seen by Reuters. In its confidential draft report dated August 31, the panel of government officials calls for creation of a new …

Information and Broadcasting Ministry issues advisory against ads promoting online betting
2 years, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 …

DC Edit | Cricket’s betting monster back
2 years, 10 months ago

DC Edit | Cricket’s betting monster back

Deccan Chronicle  

The Central Bureau of Investigation unearthing a cricket betting racket involving a few bookies and punters in different cities is a reminder that gambling is a canker that can never be extinguished. The information given out by the agency regarding a Pakistan angle to a conspiracy to lure people into betting on cricket is worrisome but this pattern was discerned …

Betting racket busted: CBI probes IPL fixing racket with Pakistan link
2 years, 10 months ago

Betting racket busted: CBI probes IPL fixing racket with Pakistan link

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe against a nationwide network of bookies who allegedly influenced the outcome of Indian Premier League matches in 2019 after receiving inputs from Pakistan, people familiar with the development said on Saturday. “Reliable information has been received about a network of individuals involved in cricket betting influencing the outcome of Indian Premier …

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