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Clairvest CEO Ken Rotman said the firm plans to focus its investments in North America going forward, citing the "negative experience with Head Digital Works and other recent experiences investing abroad".

India's real-money gaming ban leads to $556 million impairment for Flutter after Junglee halts RMG operations

Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson said he was frustrated by the speed at which the bill came into law and expressed hope for more legal clarity in the future.

Nazara Tech posts first-ever quarterly loss in Q2 FY26 on PokerBaazi impairment after real-money gaming ban

Nazara's revenue from operations grew 65.1 percent YoY to Rs 526.5 crore in Q2 FY26, from Rs 318.9 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

RMG ban effect: Gameskraft layoffs rise to over 400 following companywide restructuring

Gameskraft stated that India’s online gaming law has triggered a fundamental shift in the operating environment for real-money gaming companies.

Nazara, Mixi Global Investments and ChimeraVC to launch LVL Zero, a gaming incubator for Indian startups

LVL Zero will seek to support more than 100 high-performing startups over the next five years and also offer equity-free grants from a pool of $100,000

India's online gaming sector projected to reach $4.3 billion by FY2030: Report

Gaming and interactive media are emerging as the two key growth engines of India's digital media and entertainment market, reaching $7.8 billion by FY30.

Dream11 goes global, launches in 11 countries including the US and UK

Dream11's international expansion is expected to be a crucial step for the fantasy sports platform to broaden its footprint beyond India.

RMG ban effect: WinZO forays into gold investments after microdramas ahead of Dhanteras

WinZO's digital gold feature will help the gaming platform further diversify its offerings after the government's ban on real-money games

Varun Mayya's Aeos Games plans to launch its debut title Unleash the Avatar in 2026

The Bengaluru-based, bootstrapped gaming studio founded by Varun Mayya and Rohan Mayya plans to release the game on PC as a one-time purchase while also exploring other platforms, including gaming consoles.

AI-powered gaming studio Airoclip bags $2.75 million from T-Accelerate Capital, Centre Court Capital, & Bitkraft

Airoclip relies on AI-driven personalisation and dynamic content generation to deliver casual gaming experiences from India for a global audience.

Video game industry body GDAI sets up Policy Secretariat ahead of India's online gaming law rollout

GDAI stated that Policy Secretariat will act as a bridge between policymakers, regulators, and the video games industry, ensuring that India’s gaming landscape receives an enabling regulatory environment.

Gaming platform MPL's parent firm sees 30% revenue jump in FY25; turns profitable

Europe is emerging as a bright growth spot for MPL’s parent firm, even as its Indian operations are disrupted by the ban on real-money games.

A regulator, e-sports push, penalties and more: Here's what draft online gaming act rules say

MeitY’s draft rules under the PROG Act outline a regulatory roadmap for the Online Gaming Authority of India while reinforcing the ban on real-money games

With online gaming law yet to take effect, govt invokes IT Act to order app takedowns

Interim action under IT Act highlights urgency to regulate gaming before new framework kicks in.

60-75 million Indian gamers spend on in-app purchases: Rooter’s Piyush Kumar

A combination of regulatory clarity from the government's new online gaming law and India's large but under-monetised user base gives the country a 'credible shot' at becoming a global gaming powerhouse, according to a report released by VC firm Lightbox.

Fantasy sports platform Dream11 onboards Swiggy, Astrotalk, Tata Neu as advertisers after free-to-play pivot

Dream11 halted all paid contests on its fantasy sports platform and shifted entirely to a free-to-play model last month, following the government's real-money gaming ban.

Krafton to bolster India gaming incubator with deeper tech mentorship, new partners

Krafton's India gaming incubator has selected 10 studios from cities including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Madurai in its first two cohorts, and has now opened registrations for the third cohort.

ED widens probe in 1xBet betting app case, summons Yuvraj Singh, Uthappa, Sonu Sood

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ordered the blocking of several betting and gambling apps, including 1xBet

Gaming platform Zupee forays into esports as it broadens offerings after real-money gaming ban

Zupee founder Dilsher Singh Malhi said the company plans to reimagine traditional Indian games such as Ludo, Carrom and Chess as global esports formats.

Real money gaming's loss is Esports gain as Tesla, Bisleri, Red Bull rush to sponsor tournaments

Brands like Tesla and Bisleri are hitting play as they see esports as a safe bet for big reach after clarity from Online Gaming Act. With more advertisers logging in, ad spends are expected to see double-digit growth, potentially making the online gaming bigger than ever.

Bharti Airtel scion Kavin Bharti Mittal to shut down Hike after India's real-money gaming ban

Last month, Kavin Bharti Mittal had stated plans of exiting India to focus on International markets such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.

Gaming company Zupee cuts 170 jobs, offers financial assistance to impacted staff

Zupee joins a growing list of companies that have reduced their staff in recent weeks, as the industry grapples with the fallout of India's blanket ban on real-money games.

Dream11-linked FIFS says it won't contest India's online gaming law that bans real-money games

According to sources, any FIFS member contesting the legislation will no longer be associated with the fantasy industry body.

Zupee taps micro dramas, subscriptions after real-money gaming ban

Zupee's paid subscription service, Zupee Plus, offers ad-free games and unlimited access to shows for Rs 499 for three months

Supreme Court to hear challenges to online gaming act, transfers cases from high courts

The government had moved to the court seeking transfer of petitions challenging the act to avoid conflicting or multiple rulings on the matter