Mint Explainer: Opinion trading apps win relief—but is it game on or just extra time?

On Saturday, the Chhattisgarh High Court granted interim relief to platforms such as Probo and SportsBaazi, allowing them to operate nationwide while ordering geo-blocking only within the state. The court flagged procedural lapses, noting that the state’s blanket ban lacked prior notice or a hearing. This comes even as another court—Punjab and Haryana High Court—hears…

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Ahead of IPL 2025, civil societies call for tighter regulation on fantasy sports, urge Finance Ministry action

New Delhi: Consumer interest organisations and civil society actors have argued for tighter regulation of fantasy sports and opinion trading platforms to safeguard players’ interests as these activities gain traction during the cricket season. The cricket season has commenced with the start of the ICC Champions Trophy and the IPL 2025 will start next month….

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