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MIB Warns Celebrities not to Promote Wagering, Gambling

Recently, India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has warned every social media influencer and endorser to abstain from advertising and promoting offshore gambling and online wagering platforms and surrogate advertising. Specific warning to social media intermediaries: There was a specific advisory to social media…
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MIB Warns Celebrities not to Promote Wagering, Gambling
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AIGF applauds CCPA advisory against illegal online gambling endorsements by celebrities

The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) has praised the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) for its advisory warning celebrities and influencers against promoting betting and gambling firms. This advisory, issued under the Consumer Protection Act, aims to crack down on the proliferation of advertisements promoting illegal offshore gambling…
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Hotly anticipated: Michigan to legalize four categories of online gambling

Michigan has a vibrant gambling scene, with some form of the activity having been present in the state since the early 20th century. There are many regulations that keep the gambling industry up to standard and ensure that everything is legal and safe for consumers. At times, this has made knowing what is and isn't legal a little difficult, but new…
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Hotly anticipated: Michigan to legalize four categories of online gambling
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Canadian gambling regulation and licensing

Gambling is a favourite pastime in Canada, like in many other parts of the world. Canadians have always been gambling in one form or another, such as the lottery, poker, blackjack and even slots. However, the Canadian gambling laws and regulations are quite a fascinating setup that gives people the freedom to enact their own laws, creating a…
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Canadian gambling regulation and licensing
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Attorney General Nessel Shuts Down Internet Gambling Corporation's Illegal Michigan Operations

LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, through her office's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED), secured an Assurance of Discontinuance on September 1st, effectively shutting down the illegal Michigan operations of Massachusetts based Golden Hearts Games, Inc. The out-of-state corporation was informed by the Department of…
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Michigan shuts down illegal online gambling operation

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - An out-of-state-gambling company has had its Michigan operations shut down after it was discovered the company was offering its online games to Michigan residents without the proper license, Michigan's Attorney General's office said. Massachusetts-based Golden Hearts Games has signed an Assurance of Discontinuance after an…
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Michigan shuts down illegal online gambling operation
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India’s Evolving Online Gaming Laws

Online gaming, betting, and gambling are activities that involve playing games or placing bets on the outcome of events using the internet or other digital platforms. These activities can be classified into two broad categories: games of chance and games of skill. Games of chance are those where the outcome is determined by random factors, such as…
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India’s Evolving Online Gaming Laws
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Best MI Online Casinos 2023: Michigan Gambling Sites

Yes, it is. Michigan legalized online casino games, poker tournaments, and sports betting with the enactment of the Lawful Internet Gaming Act (HB 4311) in December 2019, signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is responsible for licensing and regulating these activities, ensuring fair practices and…
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EA loot box lawsuit fails in bid to brand games as gambling

A judge has ruled against a class-action lawsuit which aimed to brand loot boxes in EA games like FIFA as "unlawful gambling". However, the judge has allowed a separate part of the lawsuit to go ahead - one which seeks to claim that EA games adopted "deceptive and unconsionable acts or practices" under a Canadian consumer protection act. Responding…
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EA loot box lawsuit fails in bid to brand games as gambling
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Fighting the menace of online gambling

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has chosen to remain silent on the fate of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Bill even four weeks after the Ordinance on the same subject lapsed. There are several pieces of legislation awaiting the Governor's clearance, but the Bill in question is different from the rest. An…
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Gambling sites, influencers openly flout govt advisory

More than a dozen celebrities, including top actors, cricketers and other macro and mid-tier influencers, are in potential violation of a government advisory as they continue to appear in advertisements of betting websites and apps and their surrogate news sites NEW DELHI: More than a dozen celebrities, including top actors, cricketers and other…
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Gambling sites, influencers openly flout govt advisory
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'Refrain From Showing Online Gambling Ads': Centre Warns OTT Platforms, Digital Publishers & TV Channels

The ministry of information and broadcasting, the government of India, issued two advisories on Monday (October 3) for digital news publishers, Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms, and private television channels. The government has asked them to refrain from showing advertisements, including surrogate ads of online betting sites. The government has…
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'Refrain From Showing Online Gambling Ads': Centre Warns OTT Platforms, Digital Publishers & TV Channels
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Foreign Gambling Operators Welcome Steps towards Regulation of Indian Online Gaming Space

I&B Ministry Issues Advisory on Gambling Advertising Jul 21 (PR): An advisory was issued by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) guiding print and electronic media to avoid advertising platforms for online betting and gambling. The Ministry stated that such activities are prohibited in most of India and bring financial and…
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Foreign Gambling Operators Welcome Steps towards Regulation of Indian Online Gaming Space
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Michigan gambling revenue has raised $2.5 billion since 1997

DETROIT, Mich. (WLNS) - Billions of dollars have gone back to Michigan schools thanks to gambling in the state. Since 1997, the Michigan Gaming Control Board has donated $2.5 billion collected from Detroit casinos and various gambling ventures to Michigan's School Aid Fund. The taxes paid through 2021 are based on revenues and receipts from casino…
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Michigan gambling revenue has raised $2.5 billion since 1997
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The road MAP to advertising real money online gaming

The popularity of online gaming platforms has soared high in recent times with enthusiasts from all age groups. The rising trend of demand for such games has made it critical to speculate its promotion through advertisements. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (" MIB ") has issued an advisory (" Gaming Advisory ") dated June 13, 2022 to…
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The road MAP to advertising real money online gaming
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Bally’s breaks ground at former Isle of Capri Casino

Bally's Kansas City broke ground on a $40 million land-based property expansion at the site of the former Isle of Capri Casino last week, kicking off a renovation that will feature new restaurants, amenities and retail at 1800 East Front St. "We are so thankful to be a part of a vibrant community, we're fortunate to have great neighbors in City…
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Why Is the Online Casino Industry Thriving in Mexico?

Gambling is quite a peculiar practice. Certain countries have completely banned it for different reasons while there are also those that have welcomed it with open arms as its legalization can have a huge impact on their economy. Moreover, there are countries that permit gambling in a land-based venues but have not yet made online gambling…
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Why Is the Online Casino Industry Thriving in Mexico?