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Delhi: Nearly 3500 Persons Arrested for Gambling in 2022

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The Delhi police arrested nearly 3502 people involved in a total of 1489 organised and unorganised betting rackets in the city this year, according to the data available till May 15. A large number of these rackets were believed to have been involved in betting on the IPL, whose 15th season came to a close on Sunday. All the arrested were booked under the Delhi Public Gambling Act.

A glance at the Delhi police’s data on betting rackets for the past few years suggests a constant decline in the number of such rackets operating in the Capital. In 2021, a total of 2011 cases of gambling were reported while 5776 persons were held. In 2020, 2414 betting rackets were busted for which 6291 people were arrested. In 2019, 2339 cases were reported for which 8009 persons were held.

Senior police officers said that such betting rackets operate both on a small scale, in which petty criminals with few or no criminal history are involved, as well as on a larger scale, which are better planned and are based on networked betting, in several persons in different cities and states are connected through call where bids are discussed throughout the match.

“Small-scale betting rackets involve mostly people like autorickshaw drivers, truck drivers, street vendors, etc. They are mostly caught from jhuggi jhopri clusters where our teams are stationed to check on any such illicit activities. Most police stations have specialised cells to act on tip-offs received regarding people carrying out betting,” a senior police officer said.

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SPORTRADAR AWARDED UNITED ARAB EMIRATES LICENSE

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October 21, 2025

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Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) has been granted a gaming-related vendor license from the United Arab Emirates’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), an independent entity of the UAE Federal Government with exclusive jurisdiction to regulate, license, and supervise all commercial gaming activities.

The license, operational with immediate effect, affords Sportradar the opportunity to provide its products and services to licensed operators.

Sportradar looks forward to bringing its 20+ year expertise and proprietary sports technology to operators and clients in the region.

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Winlandia launches dedicated bingo offering in the UK

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October 21, 2025

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Winlandia, the online casino with a Nordic twist powered by SkillOnNet, has expanded its offering by launching bingo vertical to players in the UK and Sweden.

Following the launch, players can now enjoy a range of bingo games from Pragmatic Play, including 90-ball, 80-ball, 75-ball, 50-ball, 30-ball and Speed Bingo, as well as themed rooms, including Big Bass Bingo, Drop Pots, Boom Box and a dedicated Jackpot Room.

They can also take part in the provider’s flagship Bingo Blast format, including spin-offs like Snowball Blast, as well as its hugely popular Diamond Dazzle and just-launched Reels Room.

To super-charge the launch, Winlandia has partnered with Gambling.com and its flagship Whichbingo.co.uk, which will exclusively promote Winlandia Bingo to its audience for several weeks.

To support the launch of Winlandia Bingo, the operator is offering an exclusive welcome bonus together with WhichBingo, consisting of: 100% up to £50 + 300 No Wagering Bingo Tickets + 100 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza. To support the launch of Winlandia Bingo, the operator is offering an exclusive welcome bonus together with WhichBingo, consisting of: 100% up to £50 + 300 No Wagering Bingo Tickets + 100 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza,18+, GambleAware and T&C applies.

Christoffer Grönlund, Head of Affiliates at Winlandia, said: “This launch highlights our commitment to long-term affiliate partnerships and strengthens our collaboration with Gambling.com Group.”

“Pragmatic Play’s bingo suite allows us to bring the Winlandia experience to a wider audience while maintaining our Nordic character and focus on entertainment.

We’re proud of how our affiliate relationships continue to drive quality traffic and sustainable growth in key markets like the UK.”

Malcolm Farrimond, Head of Bingo at SkillOnNet, added: “It’s great to see Pragmatic Play Bingo now live on Winlandia in both the UK and Sweden. The product offers a strong mix of bingo games, including Big Bass Bingo, Bingo Blast and Drop Pots, with something to suit different types of players.

“We’re also pleased to launch Big Bass Bingo exclusively for UK players – a new room inspired by the popular slot title. It’s a well-rounded bingo offering that supports Winlandia’s focus on entertainment and variety, and we’re looking forward to seeing how players in both markets respond.”

Corina Tanasa, Account Manager at WhichBingo.co.uk, said: “At WhichBingo.co.uk and Gambling.com are delighted to support the exclusive launch of Winlandia’s new bingo product. We look forward to showcasing this exciting addition to the market and delivering an engaging experience to players. This collaboration marks an important step in bringing innovative bingo content to a wider audience”

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PAGCOR, NPC join forces to strengthen data privacy in gaming industry

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October 21, 2025

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) have entered into a partnership aimed at bolstering data privacy protection and ensuring regulatory compliance across the country’s gaming sector.

The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on Monday, October 20, at the PAGCOR Corporate Office in Pasay City.

Under the agreement, the two agencies will work together to address data privacy challenges, enhance stakeholder collaboration, and promote a secure and trusted gaming environment.

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said the partnership reaffirms the state gaming firm’s commitment to safeguard the personal data of its employees, licensees, and gaming patrons.

“This MOU with the NPC is a vital step in aligning PAGCOR’s policies and processes with the evolving data privacy landscape, Mr. Tengco said. “It reinforces our duty to protect personal information while ensuring that our operations remain transparent, compliant, and trustworthy.”

He added that the partnership would pave the way for the full development of a database of government officials and employees who are prohibited from gambling in casinos and other gaming establishments nationwide.

“In collaboration with the NPC, PAGCOR hopes to finally develop a database of government employees who are prohibited from gambling in casinos. This is part of our promotion of responsible gaming,” he added.

NPC Privacy Commissioner and Chairman Atty. John Henry Naga, meanwhile, lauded PAGCOR’s proactive stance in embracing data privacy accountability, noting that cooperation between regulatory agencies is crucial in safeguarding personal data especially in industries handling large volumes of sensitive information.

“The formalization of this collaboration between NPC and PAGCOR underscores the security of our citizens’ personal data, which is not just a regulatory requirement but a hallmark of excellence in the gaming industry,” Atty. Naga said.

The idea of a formal partnership was first raised during an NPC-led Data Privacy Training Workshop for Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations where

PAGCOR Data Privacy Officer Maria Concepcion Gloria-Rubio proposed the creation of a framework to enhance compliance mechanisms.

Under the MOU, PAGCOR and NPC will implement joint programs on privacy awareness, capacity building, and policy development to strengthen privacy governance within the gaming sector

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