Legal Offshore Gambling

India Bans Online Gambling, Offshore Sites Still Allowed

Admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:38:42 +0000

India has passed a major law banning online gambling, targeting games like poker, card games, and fantasy sports; however, offshore gambling sites are still allowed. The legislation, called the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, criminalizes the promotion and funding of money-based games, with penalties of up to five years in prison. This law ...

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Indian Tribes Form Lobbying Group Aimed At Sports Betting

Admin — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:02:21 +0000

Sports betting in the US is limited due to standing federal gambling laws. Widespread sports betting legalization is growing more and more plausible, though there is one component that could hinder progress—Indian tribes. Tribal casinos make up a generous portion of the US gambling landscape, and tribes have been wary of sports betting and its ...

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Online Poker Is The Likely Reason Why Competitive Poker Has Become So Competitive

Admin — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:44:15 +0000

Online poker has been hailed in recent years by international poker superstars like Dan Bilzerian as one of the largest contributing factors to the growth of professional poker. He was noted on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast where he talked about the advantages that professional poker players have with the new online poker software. He ...

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US Gamblers Could Benefit From Changes To Australian Gambling Laws

Admin — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:27:01 +0000

The Australian gambling landscape is set to change in light of some amendments to the standing gambling law. The 11 total changes are cause for concern for several big online gambling providers, causing them to withdraw from the country. Offshore poker platforms appear to be taking the brunt of the changes. While this most immediately ...

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Absolute Poker Case Highlights Online Gambling

Admin — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 20:43:36 +0000

Founder and co-owner of Absolute Poker, Scott Tom, recently arrived in the United States to stand trial on money laundering charges and violations of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) stemming from his Costa Rica based company. Tom entered a plea of not guilty and was released on bond. Absolute Poker, along with Full ...

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