The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), in an advisory issued here on Wednesday, has warned manufacturers, advertisers, publishers, intermediaries, social media platforms, endorsers, and broadcasters against advertisements promoting illegal activities such as betting and gambling. CCPA Chairman and Union Secretary of Consumer Affairs Rohit Kumar Singh said in the advisory that the Centre had noticed … Read more
Two police personnel including a police sub-inspector were injured during a midnight raid on a gambling den at Narendra village in Dharwad district on November 13, and the police have arrested eight persons including a BJP leader in connection with the incident. According to Superintendent of Police of Dharwad Gopal Byakod, following a tip off … Read more
The UK government is proposing gambling companies contribute 1% a year of what they make. Source link
Doctors are encouraged to identify problem gamblers and those at risk at the earliest possible stage. Source link
File. | Photo Credit: PTI The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached movable properties worth ₹5.87 crore in the form of balances available in the bank accounts of various individuals and entities in a case related to illegal online betting and gambling. The agency’s money laundering probe is based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered … Read more
Seven new addiction centres are opening in England over fears people are being “bombarded” with adverts. Source link
CNN — Kateryna and her husband Oleg endure what every citizen of Kyiv must – long blackouts, hours without any internet connection and constant apprehension about the next missile barrage. But as they begin 2023, they are also preparing for the arrival of twin boys. Kateryna, who is 34, is eight months pregnant. CNN agreed … Read more
The crypto dilemma stems from concerns about the unregulated currency having a destabilising effect on the country. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The story so far: The Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) will launch an outreach programme soon to create awareness of cryptocurrencies and online gaming. The need for the outreach is based on … Read more
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 … Read more
Speaking on the steps of Sheffield Town Hall, where the inquest was held, his mother Liz Ritchie said: “Jack was abused by parasites who inflict life-threatening illness for profit and then blame the victims, making them feel that everything is their fault and that they are better off dead. Source link