Fantasy sports platform Dream11 has ended its ₹358-crore jersey sponsorship deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision comes after the new Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act banned real-money fantasy gaming and related advertising, making the deal

Dream11, the fantasy sports company, has begun discussions with the BCCI to withdraw from its ₹358 crore jersey sponsorship agreement. The move comes in the wake of the government’s ban on real-money online gaming, which makes advertising by such platforms illegal. Shift in Business Model Following the legislation, Dream11 has suspended all paid contests and […]

India’s Parliament has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which bans all online games involving real-money play. The government said the measure was necessary to address risks of addiction, financial losses, and psychological harm. The new law also prohibits related advertisements and restricts payment services tied to wagering platforms.