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Fantasy cricket after India's 2025 gaming law: what changed

By MaidanXI

India's 2025 Online Gaming Act reshaped fantasy sports. Here's what changed and how to play now.

Fantasy cricket exploded in India on the back of real-money contests, and then changed almost overnight. If you are wondering what the 2025 law means and how to keep playing, this explainer gives you the plain-English v…

India's Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 targeted real-money online gaming. In its wake, major platforms discontinued paid contests, and the sector shifted sharply toward free-to-play, social and skil…

The legislation drew a firmer line around real-money play. The practical effect was the end of cash entry fees on the biggest platforms and a pivot to formats where you compete for ranking, bragging rights and non-cash …

Absolutely. The core appeal was never only the money — it was the deeper engagement with every match, the research, and the competition with friends. Free-to-play keeps all of that intact while removing the financial ri…