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Hyderabad cybercrime police remove 184 social media accounts tied to illegal betting and fraud schemes IndiaHyderabad’s Cyber Crime police say they identified and took down 184 social media accounts in April that were promoting illegal online betting, gambling and fake investment schemes, as part of intensified cyber patrols aimed at curbing unlawful digital content.May 6, 2026 -
India sets up new online gaming regulator ahead of May 1 rules rollout IndiaIndia has moved to establish a new central online gaming regulator just days before fresh rules take effect on May 1, creating a formal national framework that promotes e-sports and online social games while keeping online money games on the prohibited side of the market.April 27, 2026 -
India says it has blocked 8,376 betting and gambling URLs as offshore access continues IndiaIndia has intensified its digital gambling crackdown, with the government telling Parliament that 8,376 betting- and gambling-linked URLs had been blocked or otherwise actioned by March 28, even as offshore access remains a stubborn challenge.April 6, 2026 -
India and Türkiye take gold as Global Esports Games World Finals conclude in Mumbai Esports IndiaThe Global Esports Games World Finals have wrapped up in Mumbai, with India winning Clash Royale gold, Türkiye claiming the Dota 2 title, and the host nation finishing as overall champion after one of its strongest international esports showings to date.March 29, 2026 -
India enacts Online Gaming Act 2025, triggering enforcement of Parliament’s August 2025 ban on online money gambling IndiaThe government says the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 is now being operationalised, activating a nationwide prohibition on online “money games” (including skill, chance and hybrid formats) and extending enforcement to advertising, promotion and payment processing linked to such platforms.March 22, 2026 -
India’s Union Budget 2026 boosts AVGC “Orange Economy” push, but esports leaders say competitive gaming is still overlooked IndiaThe government will back IICT Mumbai to roll out AVGC Content Creator Labs across 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges, while the budget speech does not explicitly mention esports—prompting calls for clearer policy pathways for competitive gaming.February 6, 2026 -
India files money laundering chargesheet against Pakistan-linked betting site Magicwin IndiaIndia’s Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering chargesheet against Magicwin, an online betting platform run by Pakistani nationals based in the UAE, naming 14 accused in a case that began with a cybercrime complaint in Ahmedabad over illegal streaming of ICC T20 World Cup matches.January 23, 2026 -
India blocks 242 illegal betting sites as enforcement ramps up under Online Gaming Act IndiaThe Indian government has ordered access blocked to 242 illegal betting and gambling websites, taking total takedowns past 7,800 amid a wider crackdown on unlicensed real-money gaming platforms.January 20, 2026 -
Samsung steps into India’s campus esports as title sponsor of College Rivals Season 3 IndiaSamsung has entered India’s fast-growing collegiate esports scene as Official Title Sponsor of College Rivals Season 3, with the Galaxy S25 Ultra adopted as the tournament’s exclusive gameplay device across 70+ colleges and 20+ cities.January 4, 2026 -
India’s Supreme Court to hear challenge to Online Gaming Act in January 2026 as operators warn of shutdowns IndiaIndia’s Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions against the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025 in January 2026, after real-money gaming operators including A23 Rummy warned that the new law has brought business to a standstill and triggered job losses.December 13, 2025
