Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Celebrities Face Heat Over Illegal Betting App Promotions
A recent episode of Blueprint Exclusive, hosted by Meghna Deka, investigates celebrities like Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Urvashi Rautela, and Sonu Sood who promoted illegal betting apps.
The probe delves into whether the star power of Bollywood and cricket is fueling a dangerous addiction wave, especially considering the reported 1023 gambling-linked suicides.
The focus is on the potential link between celebrity endorsements and the rise of illegal betting activities.
Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, and Urvashi Rautela promoted illegal betting apps.
Sonu Sood also promoted the same.
Meghna Deka probes the issue in Blueprint Exclusive.
The investigation is related to a dangerous addiction wave.
1023 gambling-linked suicides have been reported.
- Who
- Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Urvashi Rautela, Sonu Sood, and Meghna Deka.
- What
- Celebrities promoted illegal betting apps, which are now under scrutiny.
- When
- Information not available
- Where
- Information not available
- Why
- To investigate the link between celebrity endorsements of betting apps and the increase in gambling-related suicides.
Celebrity Role
Addiction Wave
Extent of Responsibility
Celebrity Role
Celebrities promote illegal betting apps which is problematic.
Addiction Wave
The extent of the responsibility of celebrity endorsements is unknown.
- Celebrities Involved
- Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Urvashi Rautela, Sonu Sood
- Show Investigating
- Blueprint Exclusive
- Host
- Meghna Deka
- Issue
- Illegal betting and celebrity endorsements
- Related Concern
- Gambling-linked suicides
- Number of Suicides
- 1023
Sources
Urvashi Rautela Grilled By ED In Betting App Case, Sonu Sood Also Questioned
Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina in Trouble? Star Ex-India Cricketers Questioned by ED in Connection With Online Betting Scam: REPORT