India Bans Real-Money Gaming As Startups Begin Shutdown

India’s new bill bans real-money gaming, forcing major startups like Dream Sports and MPL to shut operations.
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India Bans Real-Money Gaming As Startups Begin Shutdown
India Bans Real-Money Gaming: What The New Law Means India bans real-money gaming after Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. This new legislation aims to completely restrict real-money transactions while promoting casual games and esports. The move has sparked major disruptions across the gaming industry, leaving millions of players and multiple startups facing uncertainty about the future. Image : Google Dream Sports And MPL Start Pulling The Plug Following the bill’s approval, leading gaming companies like Dream Sports and Mobile Premier League (MPL) have started shutting down their real-money gaming operations. Apps such as Dream Picks and other real-money platforms are already being discontinued, while popular titles like Dream11 may soon follow. Employees and users have begun receiving notifications about the closures, marking a significant turning point in India’s gaming ecosystem. Impact On Startups And Investors The decision to ban real-mone…