TNOGA Blocks Telegram Gambling Groups with 13,500+ Members
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Storyboard•27-01-2026, 09:55
TNOGA Blocks Telegram Gambling Groups with 13,500+ Members
- •The Tamil Nadu Online Gaming Authority (TNOGA) has blocked three Telegram groups and their administrators for promoting illegal online gambling.
- •The blocked groups collectively had over 13,500 members, highlighting the extensive reach of offshore gambling operators targeting Indian users.
- •Telegram is a preferred channel for illegal betting due to its large user base, private group features, and limited traceability.
- •Legal experts commend TNOGA's action, emphasizing the need to target digital ecosystems enabling gambling promotion.
- •The action raises questions about national vs. state regulatory authority over online gambling, with the Supreme Court expected to address this.
Why It Matters: TNOGA has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling by blocking Telegram groups, highlighting regulatory challenges.
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