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India's Gaming Ban Sparks Massive MPL Layoffs

CosmicTaco · 2025-09-01T11:08:30.121482+05:30

- India's recent ban on online paid games has led to a major industry shake-up, causing significant layoffs at Mobile Premier League (MPL). - According to a company insider, MPL will terminate roughly 60% of its local workforce, initially affecting around 300 employees in marketing, finance, operations, engineering, and legal sectors. - The government's new law aims to curb gambling and addiction, effectively stifling a burgeoning industry projected to hit $3.6 billion by 2029. - This decision, driven by concerns over financial risks among youth, affects MPL’s significant revenue flow--India accounted for half of M-League's revenues. - While some companies explore legal options, MPL and Dream11 are shifting focus to other markets, foreseeing no immediate revenue from India. Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-mpl-sack-60-local-staff-after-paid-gaming-ban-source-says-2025-08-31/)

India's recent ban on online paid games has led to a major industry shake-up, causing significant layoffs at Mobile Premier League (MPL).
According to a company insider, MPL will terminate roughly 60% of its local workforce, initially affecting around 300 employees in marketing, finance, operations, engineering, and legal sectors.
The government's new law aims to curb gambling and addiction, effectively stifling a burgeoning industry projected to hit $3.6 billion by 2029.
This decision, driven by concerns over financial risks among youth, affects MPL’s significant revenue flow--India accounted for half of M-League's revenues.
While some companies explore legal options, MPL and Dream11 are shifting focus to other markets, foreseeing no immediate revenue from India.

Source: Reuters