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Point-shaving scandal involving pro and college basketball investigated ahead of March Madness.

AI’s role in child abuse cases is growing, but laws struggle to keep up with rapid technological advancements.

14 NPB players from seven teams admit to illegal online gambling, prompting integrity concerns in Japanese baseball.

Spain may hold Google accountable for facilitating La Liga match piracy via the New Play app.

Singaporean man charged for promoting illegal gambling; caught with over $26k linked to the operation.

Sky urges Amazon to combat Fire TV Stick-enabled football piracy, citing significant industry losses.

H.R.791 proposes empowering U.S. authorities to block infringing foreign websites to combat digital piracy.

OTE’s Q3 2024 revenues rose by 2.5%, driven by increased data usage and growth in FTTH and TV subscribers.

Western Cape officer arrested in Waka TV piracy crackdown; MultiChoice and Irdeto intensify anti-piracy efforts.

VPN providers may exit France over legal pressures to block services, risking user privacy and security.

India’s entertainment sector loses ₹22,400 crore to digital piracy; 51% consume pirated content.

Global partnerships are combating content piracy to protect creative industries and consumers from associated risks.

Match-fixing allegations cast a shadow over Uganda’s Nile Special Men’s Pool League title race.

Netherlands proposes stricter gambling regulations, expanding regulator’s powers to combat illegal activities.

FMF uncovers a new match-fixing scandal linked to betting, raising concerns over game integrity.

FAI proposes cryptographic tools and AI for privacy-preserving online age verification to protect minors.

Greece enacts fines up to €750 for pirate IPTV users, intensifies blocking of illegal streams.

Cloudflare’s stock drops due to new tariffs and legal disputes over alleged piracy.

Legal sports betting surge leads to 23% rise in online gambling addiction searches in the U.S.

Saskatchewan students’ intimate images shared in Discord chatroom, sparking privacy and legal concerns.

Legal sports betting surge leads to 23% rise in online gambling addiction searches in the U.S.

Audiovisual piracy undermines entertainment industry, causing revenue loss and threatening content creation.

AI-driven deepfake porn fuels rise in non-consensual explicit content, prompting legal reforms.

Rising streaming costs and fragmented content drive resurgence in online piracy.

AI tools are being used to detect and block pirate sites.

Japan saw a record 279 online casino users accused in 2024, doubling the previous year’s count.

Non-consensual creation and distribution of explicit images, including deepfakes, is alarmingly increasing.

Canal+ seeks to block VPNs to combat piracy; providers warn this threatens internet freedom and user privacy.

Scammers exploit EU websites, redirecting users to piracy scams and exposing them to security risks.

UK Gambling Commission warns Premier League clubs over unlicensed gambling sponsors on jerseys.

Using unlicensed IPTV services in the UK is illegal, carrying risks of fines, imprisonment, and cybersecurity threats.

In Northern Ireland, over 400 cases of ‘revenge porn’ have been reported to the police, with 325 women and 93 men victimized.

Producer Bunny Vas condemns illegal screenings of Thandel, urges action against piracy after APSRTC bus incident.

Canal+ seeks court orders to compel VPNs to block piracy sites; VPN Trust Initiative argues this undermines privacy.

“French rightsholders sue major VPN providers to block access to pirate sites; hearings set for next month.”

NFL playoffs face rising piracy; 51% of sports fans pirate monthly, urging stronger U.S. anti-piracy laws.

“Americans bet $64B yearly on illegal gambling; legalization fuels growth but raises addiction concerns.”

“Legal sportsbooks enhance transparency and oversight, aiding in detecting and preventing sports corruption.”

“Police Scotland tackles dating app-related crimes; users urged to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines.”

“Ajith Kumar’s ‘Vidaamuyarchi’ leaked online hours after release; piracy threatens film’s box office prospects.”

“Spain faces rising digital piracy; over 5 billion illegal accesses in 2023 prompt calls for stricter measures.”

“Thailand intensifies crackdown on illegal gambling; 218 arrested, THB3 million seized in recent raid.”

“North Macedonia moves to ban illegal online gambling; 160 unlicensed providers identified.”

“MLB fires umpire Pat Hoberg for sharing betting account; no evidence he bet on baseball or fixed games.”

“New U.S. bill proposes blocking foreign pirate sites; aims to balance anti-piracy efforts with free speech.”

“New U.S. bill proposes blocking foreign pirate sites; aims to strengthen measures against online piracy.”

“Revenge porn cases rise, causing severe victim trauma; calls for stronger laws to combat this exploitation.”

“Netflix and major streaming services back new bill to strengthen legal actions against online piracy.”

“Live sports piracy surges during NFL playoffs, causing significant financial losses; calls for legislative action.”

Ensuring online safety for women and children requires education, robust laws, and collaborative efforts.

South Africa intensifies crackdown on illegal online gambling amid industry growth and rising social concerns.

‘Deva’ leaked on piracy sites; downloading poses legal, security, and ethical risks.