PROGA's failure is becoming increasingly evident. Despite the ban, offshore betting platforms continue to remain a serious challenge in India.
A Reuters investigation has exposed a shocking failure: 129 betting websites were ordered to be blocked using forged High Court orders. This raises serious questions about the government's verification and enforcement mechanisms. Is the government taking this issue seriously?
India needs a stronger, technology-driven approach. The government should explore using tools like @gambanapp , which blocks access to over 190,000 gambling websites and 5,000+ apps globally, as an additional layer of protection alongside strict enforcement.
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Skill based gaming and illegal betting are not the same
India needs responsible regulation, but policies must recognise the fundamental differences between them.
Regulate fairly and give India's gaming industry a fair chance to grow @GoI_MeitY#RMG#regulateskillgames
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आपका कहना बिल्कुल सही है। लेकिन इस पोस्ट में मेरा आशय विशेष रूप से #Dream11 के कैश अवॉर्ड से है। अगर कैश अवॉर्ड आता है, तो ठीक है। लेकिन अगर नहीं तो खिलाड़ियों के लिए इस इंडस्ट्री में संभावनाएं लगभग समाप्त हो जाएंगी, सिवाय भविष्य में सरकार या SC कोई समाधान सुझाए📌
1️⃣ Viewer Retention: Fantasy kept fans glued to "dead rubbers" and non-favorite teams. More teams = more neutral games = higher drop-off rates.
2️⃣ Ad-Revenue Deflation: Fantasy apps were top-3 ad spenders on OTT/TV. Losing that capital directly hurts broadcaster ROI and future media rights bids.
3️⃣ Grassroots & Smaller Leagues: Domestic T20s and associate leagues relied heavily on fantasy sponsorships to break even. Without them, smaller leagues face a severe funding crunch.
Supply is going up, while the biggest demand engine is stalling.
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Dead-Rubber Insurance: In a 12-team format, there will be far more mid-table clashes. Fantasy sports gave casual fans a financial and competitive reason to watch every single ball of games they otherwise wouldn't care about.
The Broadcaster ROI Squeeze: Broadcasters pay billions for IPL rights expecting massive ad-spend from real-money gaming (RMG) and fantasy apps. If fantasy spending shrinks due to taxation or regulatory hurdles, broadcasters struggle to recover costs, directly impacting franchise central revenue pools.
The Trickle-Down Crisis: While the IPL can survive on legacy brands, state T20 leagues (like TNPL, KPL, UPT20) and international associate leagues depend on fantasy platforms as title and associate sponsors. Without that cash flow, smaller leagues lose their primary monetization channel.
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Celebrating 100 Grandmasters proves how much India thrives on analytical and strategic mind sports. Meanwhile, shutting down domestic fantasy sports has only exposed the failure of the PROGA Act users are simply migrating to unregulated offshore betting apps with zero consumer protection and massive tax loss. Regulate skill games, don't ban them. #RegulateSkillGames #RMGUNBAN
#RMG ban ek badi galti hai. Bina soche-samjhe jo kadam uthaya gaya, usse poore gaming sector ko nuksaan ho raha hai. Investment ruk gayi, boom nahi aaya. Sahi regulation chahiye thi, pure ban nahi. @GoI_MeitY#RegulateSkillGames
Shashi Tharoor Sir Already Predicted the Consequences and Negative impact of Banning Indian Real Money Gaming Apps and after 15 month's of RMG Ban Same thing is Happening He said that time.. Legal Rmg Apps are Suffering with Uncertainty and Offshore Platforms are Openly Running🚨
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India cannot aspire to become a global gaming powerhouse while treating one of its biggest gaming segments as disposable.
A progressive gaming policy should create opportunities, not close doors. @GoI_MeitY#regulateskillgames
VIDEO | Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on the online gambling bill says “I had written an article earlier stating that by banning online gaming, we are simply driving it underground, whereas it could actually serve as a useful source of revenue for the government if legalised, regulated, and taxed. In my view, many countries have studied this issue in great detail and concluded that legalising and taxing online gaming allows governments to generate funds that can be used for various worthy causes. When you ban it, unfortunately, it goes underground, and that’s where criminal mafias step in and profit from it. I don’t know why the government has chosen this path, but this is the stand they’ve taken. And with Parliament not functioning effectively, the bill will likely be passed without any proper discussion.”
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTfmBd)
🚫 BAN is not always the solution! Strict KYC, Age Verification, Data Protection, User Safety and Spending Limits can create a responsible gaming environment. Regulate Skill-Based Games, don't eliminate them! 🇮🇳
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Indian sports need innovation, digital participation and stronger fan engagement! 🇮🇳🏆 Skill-Based Fantasy Sports can be part of that journey under strict regulations. Don't confuse innovation with illegal betting!
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A ban takes seconds, but lost years never return! We saw creators & gamers suffer with past app bans. Now Indian sports, athletes & talent face the same uncertainty. Don't destroy an ecosystem first to discuss it years later!
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@ShashiTharoor Sir,u were absolutely right when u said that banning is not the solution.Just look at the situation yourself.After the introduction of the PROGA Law,India's illegal Gambling & Betting Market has reportedly grown to ₹10 lakh crore.
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Lotteries are legally permitted in some Indian states under applicable laws, while skill-based fantasy sports face a blanket ban. Why not create a consistent regulatory framework based on the nature of each activity?
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