Mumbai, August 23 – In response to India’s newly enacted Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, Dream11 has made a decisive shift—officially discontinuing all paid contests and transitioning entirely to a free-to-play online social gaming model. This marks a major strategic pivot for the fantasy sports platform.
The change comes after President Droupadi Murmu accorded assent to the legislation, which now regulates online gaming and strictly prohibits real-money contests. Dream11’s leadership reaffirmed its commitment to abide by the new legal framework while exploring opportunities to keep users engaged through non-monetary gameplay experiences.
In parallel, other major platforms—including My11Circle, MPL, Zupee, and Gameskraft—have also ceased their real-money operations, pivoting toward ad-supported and free-to-play offerings to retain their user base.
This regulatory shift has brought India’s fantasy gaming sector to a crossroads. While skill-based platforms will adapt by refocusing on user engagement and compliance, many say the law poses challenges—especially given that real-money contests generated the majority of revenue for these platforms.
Summary Table Dream11 Shifts to Free-to-Play Model After Regulatory Turn
| Key Insight | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Business Model Redefined | Dream11 now fully committed to free-to-play social gaming. |
| New Legal Landscape | Real-money contests are now banned under new law. |
| Revenue Challenge | Platforms face steep revenue losses from paid contests. |
| User Engagement Focus | Expect more innovative, non-monetary game formats ahead. |
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