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India's Ban Hits Real-Money Gaming Hard

CosmicTaco · 2025-08-22T16:13:31.260618+05:30

- The Indian Parliament has passed a bill banning real-money gaming, prompting top startups like Dream Sports and MPL to halt operations. - The Online Gaming Bill 2025 aims to promote casual online games and esports, marking a significant shift in the gaming landscape. - Dream Sports and MPL have informed employees and users about the shutdown, with plans to expand outside India. - Along with Dream Sports and MPL, other startups like Zupee and Probo have also ceased real-money gaming operations immediately. - Real-money gaming startups in India represent a significant economic sector, with potential Supreme Court challenges anticipated post-bill enactment. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/21/as-india-bans-real-money-games-dream-sports-mpl-start-pulling-the-plug/)

The Indian Parliament has passed a bill banning real-money gaming, prompting top startups like Dream Sports and MPL to halt operations.
The Online Gaming Bill 2025 aims to promote casual online games and esports, marking a significant shift in the gaming landscape.
Dream Sports and MPL have informed employees and users about the shutdown, with plans to expand outside India.
Along with Dream Sports and MPL, other startups like Zupee and Probo have also ceased real-money gaming operations immediately.
Real-money gaming startups in India represent a significant economic sector, with potential Supreme Court challenges anticipated post-bill enactment.

Source: TechCrunch