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Link-Busters leads 2024 anti-piracy efforts, flagging over 2 billion URLs, yet challenges with shadow libraries persist.

Texas sports betting advocates renew push for legalization; Senate opposition remains a significant hurdle.

Betting boosts boxing’s revenue and audience but raises integrity concerns, necessitating stricter regulations.

Kochi Cyber Police arrest 21-year-old for sharing pirated Marco movie link on Instagram; crackdown continues.

.nl and .eu registries suspend piracy-linked domains for inaccurate WHOIS data after BREIN’s notifications.

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U.S. sports betting surge post-2018 prompts calls for federal regulation to ensure integrity and address issues.

Senator Cruz and Representative Ocasio-Cortez collaborate on legislation to combat non-consensual deepfake porn.

AI combats anime piracy but risks fan alienation and stifling innovation; balanced approach needed.

UK cracks down on illegal Premier League streaming via Fire Sticks; users face legal and cybersecurity risks.

Japan enforces ISP blocks on piracy sites to protect creative industries; critics fear overreach.

Milan court orders Cloudflare to block domains/IPs of pirate Serie A streams under Italy’s ‘Piracy Shield’.

GFA struggles to balance football integrity with revenue amid booming sports betting industry in Ghana.

AMA blocks illegal OTT server in Berat distributing unauthorized sports channels; server shut down.

Netflix secures exclusive U.S. rights to broadcast 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments.

Greek authorities dismantle major piracy hub distributing content to multiple countries; 48-year-old arrested.

Operation Takedown dismantles Europe’s largest illegal streaming network, impacting 22 million users.

“Gambling in Greece reaches epidemic levels, with €36 billion spent in 2023; minors heavily involved.”

“US sports betting faces scrutiny amid scandals, shifting public perception, and calls for federal regulation.”

AAPA honors global law enforcement for exceptional efforts in combating online piracy in the audiovisual sector.

ACE dismantles major Vietnam-based sports piracy ring; 138 domains seized, 812M visits halted.

“Co-parents must align on digital rules to protect children online post-divorce; communication is key.”

Greek police arrest 48-year-old for illegal TV streaming; equipment and €11,000 seized.

Dutch regulator KSA warns freebitco.in operator to halt unlicensed gambling or face fines up to €840,000.

“GRID Esports joins IBIA as first esports-focused associate member to enhance integrity in esports betting.”

“Senator Cruz urges House to pass ‘Take It Down Act’ to criminalize AI-generated non-consensual explicit imagery.”

Illegal casinos exploit Roblox, luring kids into gambling with Robux, bypassing age checks. UK probes & blocks them.

DPIIT has conducted over 1,300 programs to enhance IPR awareness and combat IP misuse across various sectors.

Digital piracy evolves with high-speed internet, challenging creative industries; firms and law enforcement act.

AI-generated nudes of teens are causing harm and there's a need for legal changes and awareness to combat this issue.

IFA7 and SIGA partner to promote sport integrity at the 2025 UAE World Championship and Legends Cup.

Kuantan police and TNB cut power to 10 illegal gambling hubs to curb illicit activities under the Gaming Act.

Serie A partners with Meta to combat illegal streaming on Facebook and Instagram, enhancing content protection.

2025 may see traditional media adopting social media-like formats, hybrid CDNs, and AV1 gaining over VVC.

Greek court issues suspended five-month sentence for pirate IPTV subscription; €600 fines forthcoming.

U.S. Senate passes TAKE IT DOWN Act to combat AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery.

KOSA, backed by Musk, aims to protect minors online but faces House challenges over censorship concerns.

Digital piracy poses personal risks, including malware and data breaches; use legitimate content sources.

FIFA’s selection of Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup faces backlash over human rights and environmental concerns.

Revenge porn exploits women, inflicting humiliation and control, highlighting the need for legal and societal reforms.

FCPA’s anti-piracy campaign sees record engagement; £2,000 prize awarded at UK Cinema Association’s Christmas Gala.

Anti-piracy protection market to reach USD 575.6 million by 2031, driven by digitalization and rising piracy threats.

Greek court sentences individual to five months for pirate IPTV subscription, raising legal and ethical debates.

Influencer sues peer for allegedly copying “neutral, beige, and cream” aesthetic, seeking $150K in damages.

Japan invests ¥300 million in AI system to detect and combat anime and manga piracy, addressing ¥2 trillion losses.

Report indicates 13% of UK teens have encountered AI-generated explicit images, underestimating prior figures.

Salazar introduces “No AI Fraud Act” to protect against non-consensual AI-generated explicit content.

CPI seeks to halt vote on Brazil’s gambling bill until online sports betting regulations are finalized

Arizona orders Bovada to halt online gambling operations, alleging violations of state gaming laws.

UK police target 30 individuals in crackdown on illegal streaming; arrests and warnings issued nationwide.

FACT targets 30 illegal IPTV suppliers in anti-piracy crackdown, issuing warnings to cease unlawful activities.

Jadoo TV and CEO fined $24.9M for piracy; operations to cease globally by Dec 22, 2024.

ACE seizes multiple sports streaming domains, targeting Crackstream and Streameast clones in anti-piracy effort.

Over a dozen states have enacted laws against AI-generated child sexual abuse material this year.