RMG platforms suspend paid contests to comply with new gaming law

Real money gaming apps like Dream11, Zupee, and Probo suspend paid contests following the passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which introduces severe penalties.

Real money gaming (RMG) platforms such as Dream11, Zupee, and Probo suspended paid contests on their respective platforms following the passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, by the Rajya Sabha.

 

The Bill, which proposes jail terms of up to three years and fines of up to Rs 1 crore for anyone offering RMG services in India, also prohibits banks from working with companies providing such services.

 

Cleared by the Union Cabinet on Tuesday, the Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha earlier the same day.

 

While the Dream11 app remained operational, its parent company, Dream Sports, on Thursday paused all 'Pay to Play' contests on Dream Picks, a fantasy sports app, and Dream Play, a casual RMG service.

   

Dream11 did not comment on Business Standard's query regarding the suspension.

 

Probo, an opinion trading platform, announced that it had discontinued all RMG operations with immediate effect.

 

“As unfortunate as it is, we respect the Government of India’s latest Online Gaming Bill. In light of this development, Probo has decided to discontinue its real-money gaming (RMG) operations with immediate effect until further notice. We remain steadfast in our vision to innovate and build information markets from India, for the world,” the company said in a statement.

 

Another RMG player, Zupee, confirmed that it had discontinued paid games but would continue supporting free-to-play games on its platform.

 

“Zupee remains fully operational, and our players can continue to enjoy their favourite games. In line with the new Online Gaming Bill 2025, we are discontinuing paid games, but our hugely popular free titles like Ludo Supreme, Ludo Turbo, Snakes & Ladders, and Trump Card Mania will continue to be available for all users for free,” a company spokesperson said.