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Betting in India
Mon, August 17 2015
Probe into cricket betting scam should be handed over to CBI: Pralhad Joshi
Pralhad Joshi is Karnataka state BJP President.
Sun, April 19 2015
IPL 2015: Rewari Police arrest seven people for betting on Delhi Daredevils-Sunrisers Hyderabad match
The seven accused were then let out on bail.
Sun, July 27 2014
India tour of New Zealand 2014: Police bust betting racket in Tamil Nadu
Six people were arrested in Tirupur district of Tamil Nadu, trying to predict India's score.
Tue, November 12 2013
Rahul Dravid in favour of legalising betting
Former India cricket captain Rahul Dravid said that he was in favour of legalising betting in the country if such a step can help reduce corruption in sports.
Tue, July 30 2013
IPL 2013 betting case: Police arrest alleged bookie in Rajasthan
Another alleged bookie has been arrested in connection with the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket betting case, taking the number of those apprehended in the case so far upto 20, the police said.
Thu, June 27 2013
Legalising betting may not control spot-fixing, says Special Commission
Against the backdrop of recent incidents of match and spot-fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), many stakeholders are advocating creation of a new stricter legal framework and legalisation of sports betting to keep a check on match and spot fixing. Some sections are yet to believe that it will curb the menace of match-fixing....
Wed, May 29 2013
Sports Ministry rejects reports of legalising betting
It looks like that pressure is not only on BCCI president N Srinivasan but also on the Union Sports Minister Jitendra Singh. Today the sports ministry rejected the reports that it was in favour of legalising betting to curb corruption in sports. The ministry has also asked Srinivasan to step down on moral ground. Singh...
Tue, May 28 2013
Spot-fixing and match-fixing offences could lead to 3-7 year jail term: Law Ministry
The Law Ministry has proposed punishment ranging from three to seven years' jail for various "dishonest" practices in a sporting event, including spot-fixing and match-fixing.
Fri, May 24 2013
Cricket betting should be made legal in India: Geoffrey Boycott
India should legalise betting to stamp out corruption in cricket, says former England captain Geoffrey Boycott who feels the menace of fixing, which has currently dented the IPL's reputation, emerges more frequently in the Asian countries.
Fri, May 17 2013
IPL betting racket busted; one arrested in Delhi
Delhi Police Friday claimed to have smashed an IPL betting racket and arrested one person in this connection.