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
Dream11 ka move zaroor market decide karega, par kab tak Indian startups par poora bojh dalenge? Sarkar ko khud aage aakar clear policy aur regulation dena chahiye, warna domestic tech hamesha uncertainty me hi fasega! #RegulateSkillGames#Dream11#RMG
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#Dream11 के कदम से यह स्पष्ट हो जाएगा कि आने वाले समय में पूरी गेमिंग इंडस्ट्री किस दिशा में आगे बढ़ने वाली है
खिलाड़ियों को भी असमंजस की स्थिति से बाहर निकलने का मौका मिलेगा। उन्हें भी स्पष्टता मिलेगी कि आगे क्या करना है और उनके लिए इंडस्ट्री में भविष्य की संभावनाएँ क्या है
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Now All The Fantasy Players Realized That The Moto Behind PROGA Is To Shut The Legal Skill Based Fantasy And To Boost The Offshore Betting Industry Because Your Earning Is More From This Betting Market
ABSOLUTELY THIS IS A MASTERSTROKE BY ASHWINI VAISHNAV😡
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#Dream11’s next move will make it clear which direction the entire Indian gaming industry is likely to take in the coming days
It will also help players giving them much-needed clarity about what lies ahead and what future opportunities the gaming industry may hold for them
Hey bro now even after being banned more such illegal companies are running, what happened there was no benefit in banning only the Indian companies which were paying tax and GST are closed Dainik Bhaskar report After the ban 10 lakh crore went out of the country illegally.
The IPL market has been declining over the past 18–24 months. Broadcasters are struggling to generate the expected returns, and several franchises are still finding it difficult to achieve strong profitability. Even Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka has publicly explained the challenges.
If broadcasters aren't seeing proportional growth in revenue, what incentive is there for them to pay more for two additional teams? Expanding the tournament could also dilute its competitiveness, excitement and viewership.
The decline has become even more noticeable since the shutdown of RMG platforms, which were an important part of the IPL's commercial ecosystem.
Adding two more teams without first rebuilding the market, improving franchise valuations and securing stronger broadcasting economics would be a terrible business decision.
The IPL and Indian cricket need to rebuild their commercial ecosystem first. Expansion should come only when the market is strong enough to support it.
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RMG Ban के बाद क्या भारत का Gaming Ecosystem कमजोर पड़ रहा है? | Online Gaming Ban
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Spot on regarding the need for "sustainable economics," @LalitKModi. However, expanding to 136 matches requires massive sponsorship inventory and sustained fan interest. The blanket bans and heavy curbs on legitimate Real-Money Gaming (RMG) fantasy platforms have directly hurt the sports economy. RMG wasn’t just a key sponsorship pillar for teams and broadcasters; it was the primary driver turning casual viewers into active, ball-by-ball fans. A 12-team IPL will struggle to monetize effectively without progressive regulation for domestic sports-tech and gaming sponsors.
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After PROGA, legal skill-based fantasy gaming was shut down in India, but illegal betting and colour prediction games continue to operate openly on Telegram.
Look at this example involving Aryanshi Sharma, who reportedly has 4.5 million Instagram followers.
The Telegram channel “ARYANSHI KA MAAN” (around 5.9K subscribers) is promoting:
• MaanWin41 betting platform and its referral link.
• WinGo 1 Minute colour prediction games.
• Red, Green and Violet colour predictions.
• Number predictions from 0–9, with a new round every minute.
• Deposits ranging from ₹500 to ₹5,000.
• ₹5,000 gift codes and VIP betting tips.
• Live Number Prediction and “Higher Deposit, Higher Profit” promotions.
This is how Telegram channels attract users, encourage deposits and direct them towards betting platforms.
The irony is that after PROGA, legal skill-based fantasy gaming was shut down, while colour prediction and RNG-based betting promotions continue openly.
Does the government have no control over these illegal betting promotions? @GoI_MeitY must investigate these platforms, Telegram channels and influencer promotions.
@Gamban, are all these betting apps and platforms included in your database?
Why are legal gaming platforms facing restrictions while illegal betting continues to flourish?
PROGA wiped out ₹2,000Cr+ in league ad spend. IPL franchises took ₹15-25Cr hits, and regional leagues lost up to 35% revenue.
When owners like Jindal, Maran and others speak, will Delhi listen.
They have the contacts and the power, to bring change, our outrage won't cut it.
This is one side of it, where if indirect stakeholders speak of ripple effect it will help them listen.
But the biggest problem?
The biggest involved business Dream11 is not ready to speak. It seems like they are okay with it.
And with that perception, NOTHING WILL CHANGE.