The Supreme Court on Monday transferred to itself all petitions pending in various High Courts that challenge the constitutional validity of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The Act, passed during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, bans all forms of real-money online games in India while regulating and promoting social, educational, and...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially ended its association with fantasy sports company Dream11, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Monday. The board is now exploring options to secure a new title sponsor for the Indian cricket team. Dream11 had signed a three-year deal worth ₹358 crore in July 2023,...
Amid a sweeping regulatory crackdown, several leading online gaming platforms have suspended real-money games following the passage of the Online Gaming Bill 2025. The bill, approved by both houses of Parliament, prohibits all online games involving monetary transactions, including fantasy sports and skill-based cash games. The move comes amid growing concerns over gambling addiction, financial...
Over the last two decades, Indian cricket team jersey sponsors have frequently changed—but what’s more striking is the seemingly consistent pattern of companies reaching their peak while sponsoring the Men in Blue, only to suffer significant setbacks soon after. From Sahara to Byju’s and Dream11, the trend has sparked debates about whether cricket’s most sought-after...
On the final day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, just a day after it cleared the Lok Sabha. This landmark legislation seeks to prohibit harmful online money-based gaming activities, including gambling and betting, while promoting skill-based e-sports and non-monetary social games. Introduced by Electronics...