India’s Sports Ecosystem Relied Heavily on Real-Money Games, Offshore Betting Apps for ‘Easy Money’. Online Gaming Bill Leaves Them Scrambling

India’s sports ecosystem relied heavily on real-money games, offshore betting apps for ‘easy money’. Online Gaming Bill leaves them scrambling

The government cited risks of psychological distress, financial loss, money laundering and even financing of terrorism as reasons to prohibit the ‘harmful’ real-money gaming services

Game Over? India’s $3.6B Mobile Gaming Dream Crashes as Real-Money Ban Hits Industry

India’s mobile gaming industry is facing a seismic shift following the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which bans all forms of real-money online games—regardless of whether they are skill-based or chance-based.Apps like Dream11, PokerBaazi, Mobile Premier League (MPL), Zupee, and Gameskraft have suspended all money-based contests.The law prohibits ads, promotions, and financial transactions related to RMGs. B…

Fantasy sports platforms pulling out of deals with IPL franchises — effects to be felt in Indian sporting ecosystem - Revsportz

India’s cricket ecosystem, a multi-billion-dollar property, has long been fuelled by high-stakes partnerships with fantasy sports platforms. Brands like Dream11, My11Circle and MPL have become synonymous with the sport, driving fan engagement and pouring crores into sponsorships. However, the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025, soon to become law, is set to disrupt this landscape by banning real-money gaming (RMG) platforms. The…

India's online gaming sector faces patchwork regulation amidst State vs Centre tussle

The Kashmir Pulse India’s online gaming sector faces patchwork regulation amidst State vs Centre tussle India’s policy treatment of online gaming is a moving target. Constitutionally, “betting and gambling” sits with the states, which is why Tamil Nadu, Telangana or Assam might treat a real-money game very differently from, say, Nagaland or Sikkim. At the same time, the Union government has stepped in with sector-wide rules under the IT Act, swe…

India's Black Friday: Online Poker Sites Go Dark With Nationwide iGaming Ban

India’s sweeping ban on real-money online gaming has triggered the country’s own “Black Friday,” with poker sites shutting down overnight and one of...