07/07/21 Sri Lanka: Covid-19 restrictions eased but casinos remain closed Authorities have announced a relaxation in Covid-19 countermeasures in Sri Lanka, but casinos will remain closed until further notice.
06/28/21 India: 3 arrested for online gambling and cash fraud Officers have arrested three people for alleged involvement in online gambling and cash fraud in Karimpur, Nadia.
06/24/21 India: investment in online gambling rockets, analysts say According to Maple Capital Advisors, investment in the online gambling industry in India rose sharply in the last six months.
06/18/21 India: 13 arrested over illegal gambling The Telangana state labour minister’s brother was among those arrested. The accused were also charged for breaking Covid-19 social distancing measures.
06/18/21 India: Uttar Pradesh analyzing tough penalties for online gambling The state of Uttar Pradesh is considering introducing penalties for online gambling and increasing those for gambling in public places.
06/14/21 India: 4 arrested after police bust cricket betting racket Four people have been arrested in Andhra Pradesh on charges of organising illegal bets on Pakistan Super League matches.
06/14/21 India trails last in world-first study of gaming markets India scored the lowest of any country when it comes to regulated betting markets as betting remains largely prohibited apart from on horseracing.
06/14/21 Casinos in Goa extend closure until June 21 Authorities have decided to extend the curfew and the closure of casinos and entertainment venues until June 21 as the Covid-19 positivity rate in the state stands at 14 per cent.
06/14/21 India: 7 arrested over illegal lottery Seven people have been arrested in Mumbai on charges of running an illegal lottery
06/12/21 Casinos in Goa and Sikkim to remain closed until June 14 Authorities have announced restrictions in Goa and Sikkim will continue until at least June 14.
06/04/21 Casinos in Goa extend closure until June 7 The state government has decided to extend Covid-19 countermeasures in Goa until June 7.
05/31/21 India: 19 arrested for illegal gambling in Pune Nineteen people have been arrested in Pune on charges of illegal gambling and flouting of Covid-19 countermeasures.
05/27/21 India: Goa restrictions continue until May 31 The state government has extended restrictions in Goa until May 31. Casinos have been closed since April 29.
05/27/21 India to analyse changes to casino tax values The Indian federal government is seeking to change the valuation of casinos, online gambling portals and racecourses for levying goods and services tax (GST).
05/22/21 Sri Lanka: port city development gets approval from parliament The China-backed $1.4bn port city development in Colombo has received approval from Sri Lanka’s parliament.
