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Enforcement actions against online money gaming firms intensified ahead of IPL season
New Delhi, March 22: The enforcement actions against offshore online gaming entities have been intensified by the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI).
Centre blocks 357 illegal offshore online money gaming platforms, 700 under scanner
New Delhi, March 22: The government on Saturday said that it has blocked 357 websites/URLs of illegal/non-compliant offshore online money gaming entities so far, and 700 such entities are under the scanner.
How Streaming Platforms are Shaping Online Gaming Trends
London, Mar 21: In recent years, streaming platforms have fundamentally changed the landscape of online gaming. Services like Twitch and YouTube have transformed gaming from a solitary experience into a vibrant community phenomenon.
Vijay Deverakonda, Prakash Raj issue clarifications amid promoting betting app allegations
New Delhi, March 21: Actor Vijay Devarakonda and Prakash issued a clarification on Thursday following the allegations on them for allegedly promoting illegal betting and gambling apps through their social media platforms.
Rana, Vijaya Devarakonda, Prakash Raj issue clarifications on betting apps
Hyderabad, March 21: Hours after Cyberabad police registered a FIR against them for allegedly promoting betting apps, Tollywood actors Rana Daggubati, Vijay Devarakonda and Prakash Raj on Thursday clarified that they are not promoting any illegal app.
Centre issues 1,298 blocking orders related to online betting, gaming
New Delhi, March 20: In a bid to curb the risks posed by online gaming and potential harms like addiction, the government has issued 1,298 blocking directions related to online betting/gambling/gaming websites (including mobile applications) between the year 2022-24.
China: Officials aim to restrict social media and screen time, youth left in divide
Beijing, March 16: Chinese officials are aiming to restrict the usage of social media and screen time among the youth, citing adverse impact on the physical health and academic performance of youth, a report by the Voice of America stated.
SOGF Grandmasters Series: Rahane named brand ambassador for West Zone finals
Mumbai, February 28: After the success of the South Zone 1 in Bengaluru, the SOGF Grandmasters Series now moves to the West Zone, where the finals are set to take place on March 3-4 at the Sahara Star, Mumbai. The Grandmasters Series, an initiative of the Skillhub Online Games Federation (SOGF), continues its mission of elevating mind sports across India with a competitive tournament, aiming to find India's best mind sports athletes.
Ariana Grande likes to play online games with strangers
Los Angeles, Feb 22: Singer-actress Ariana Grande has shared that she likes to play the game Monopoly online with strangers when she is waiting around on set.
ASCI, online gaming industry join hands to curb illegal betting ads
Mumbai, Feb 18: The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) on Tuesday joined online gaming industry to tackle the issue of illegal betting and gambling advertisements from offshore entities.
SC stays GST show-cause notices to online gaming sector in temporary relief
New Delhi, Jan 10: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) show-cause notices, issued to several online gaming companies to the tune of Rs 1.12 lakh crore, providing temporary relief to the sector.