Big Daddy Casino Rejects Any Affiliations With Arrested Kumar

Gambling investor Chikoti Praveen Kumar was recently arrested in Thailand this month following a series of illegal gambling events.

Updated on 04/02/2026

Gambling investor Chikoti Praveen Kumar was recently arrested in Thailand this month following a series of illegal gambling events. These events were speculated to have been part of an underground ongoing business extension of Big Daddy.

Allegations

Kumar has run several illegal gambling operations in Thailand over the years. Recently he was arrested in Thailand during an event hosted in a hotel. The event saw the use of illegal gambling equipment and other gambling-related illegal activity during the event. Big Daddy, a ship-based casino, has been accused of operationally running alongside Kumar’s illegal operations through an underground illicit gambling activity.

Big Daddy has just issued a statement where it completely disassociates its ties with Chikoti Praveen Kumar, saying, “We would like to clarify that Mr. Chikoti Praveen Kumar is not associated with Big Daddy Casino in any capacity.” Finishing their press release on how their company always aims for ultimate transparency in all of their commercial activities.

Ship Casino Big Daddy operates offshore within the Indian state of Goa. These gambling ships have become a popular activity in the Goa area and are seen as another way of enjoying the casino experience – beyond the land-based and online casino experience. These types of casinos fall under the Indian gambling legislation, where the latter only lets offshore registered casinos to operate within the zone.

Heads Up

Since we’re talking about safety, here at CanadaCasino we keep ourselves looped in all about any illegitimate or suspicious casino activity from any casinos or providers who try to operate outside Canada’s Gambling Law restrictions.

We keep an updated list of all the Blacklisted Casinos in Canada. We suggest you bookmark this list to keep it as a reference when double-checking casino legitimacy. On the other hand, all the casinos review are safe to play and follow all Canadian safety and licensing procedures.

Gambling Awareness: Staying in the Green

At CanadaCasino, we believe that the best way to enjoy online gaming is to stay informed and in control. In the Canadian market, gambling should always be viewed as a form of paid entertainment, much like a movie ticket or a hockey game—never as a source of income.

The Golden Rules of Responsible Play

To keep your experience positive, we recommend following the Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction:

Set a Hard Budget: Only wager what you can afford to lose. Once that “entertainment fund” is gone, it is time to log off.
Time Management: Use your phone or casino tools to set session timers. It is easy to lose track of time when you’re on a roll.
Avoid “The Chase”: Trying to win back losses is the most common pitfall. Accept a loss as the “cost of play” and walk away.
Play Sober and Focused: Never gamble when you are stressed, upset, or under the influence of alcohol or substances.

If you ever feel that gambling is no longer just entertainment, it’s important to know that help is available. Independent organizations like GambleAware provide free, confidential advice, tools, and support for anyone looking to understand their gambling habits better or seek professional help.

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