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Despite additional ad breaks being woven into the game, no broadcaster in India or China has shown interest in shelling out the millions that Fifa wants.

From May 1, India’s online gaming sector enters a new regime: money-based games are prohibited, while e-sports and social gaming face tighter oversight. A central regulator, payment curbs and compliance rules aim to end years of legal ambiguity

With less than two months to go for the FIFA World Cup, India, China, and several Asian countries still lack an official broadcaster. High rights costs, inconvenient match timings, and cricket's dominance have deterred buyers in India. This poses challenges for FIFA’s outreach in the region, though a last-minute deal remains possible.

Mumbai's commercial real estate market experienced significant growth in 2025, with office leasing activity surging by 70% to over 4.2 million sq. ft. This boom is driven by capital inflow, occupier preferences for premium locations, and infrastructure development, solidifying Mumbai's position as India's financial and commercial hub.

FanCode and Genius Sports are vying for Indian Super League and Federation Cup commercial rights, with Genius Sports making a significantly higher bid. Capri Sports is the sole bidder for the Indian Women's League. The tender encompasses sponsorship, digital, and merchandising, aiming for a comprehensive commercial ecosystem for Indian club football.

Genius Sports and FanCode have submitted bids for Indian Super League (ISL) and Federation Cup commercial rights, with Genius Sports offering a significantly higher amount. While the All India Football Federation (AIFF) favours Genius Sports' larger upfront offer, ISL clubs prefer FanCode's more sustainable financial structure, leading to a divergence in opinions on the long-term deal.

dream11 has ceased all paid contests on its platform, transitioning to a free-to-play model in response to The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The new law prohibits money-based online gaming, leading dream11 to comply while continuing its other sports-tech ventures. The company expressed respect for the law and looks forward to its next phase.

Dream 11 have made a winning bid of Rs 234 crore to bag the IPL title rights. The fantasy sports platform – a start-up pioneered by two Indian entrepreneurs – have made a bid for three years, subject to Vivo’s return next year. Should Vivo India – the title sponsors who exited the space two weeks ago – come back to the table next year, Dream 11 will have to make way.

The BCCI and dream11 have ended their partnership following the passage of The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which bans money-based online gaming. dream11 has stopped all paid contests and shifted to a free-to-play model, while My11Circle has also suspended real money games. Both companies affirm their commitment to legal compliance and future updates.

Sources said BCCI and dream11 are still negotiating on the conditional three-year bid under which the company is supposed to pay Rs 240 crore each in 2021 and 2022 if Vivo doesn't make a comeback with its yearly Rs 440 crore deal. The company replaced Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Vivo, which had to pull out for this season because the Sino-India border stand-off.

New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, faces England, captained by Harry Brook, in a crucial Super 8 T20 World Cup match. The Black Caps need to avoid a heavy loss to secure a semi-final spot, while England is already through. Both teams possess strong spin options, with Rachin Ravindra expressing confidence but acknowledging the challenge ahead.

Fantasy sports platform dream11 has launched FanCode, an ad-free multi-sport aggregator platform offering content, commerce and community engagement.

In a boost for digital gaming, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced sports gaming platform dream11 as the official partner for VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL).

Chinese mobile manufacturing company Vivo, which had suspended its IPL title sponsorship rights for 2020 edition, is eyeing an exit from the Indian Premier League by transferring its rights to interested bidders, which may include fantasy gaming platform dream11 and edu-tech start-up Unacademy.

As the official partner, Tata Motors will showcase the Altroz in the stadium at all three venues in the UAE, throughout the tournament. The batsman with the highest strike-rate of the tournament drives home the Altroz.

Hedge fund Steadview Capital’s deal with fantasy sports startup dream11 is expected to give multi-bagger returns to early backers Kalaari Capital, Think Investments and Multiples Equity. The deal will make the Mumbai-based company the latest member of the unicorn club (of companies valued at over $1 billion).

Sporta Technologies, the parent company of online fantasy sports gaming platform dream11, has approached the Bombay High Court to challenge showcause notices issued to it over a hefty GST bill. The company is facing a 28% tax on its gross value, with tax authorities arguing that it offers "gambling" services. Delta Corp, another gaming company, has also been asked to pay a significant amount in GST claims.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday revealed its logo for the upcoming 2020 season featuring title sponsors dream11.

England are aiming to advance to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup against South Africa after overcoming the West Indies in St. Lucia. A win against the Proteas in St. Lucia would almost guarantee a semi-final berth.

In Dream 11, a gaming and sports startup based in India, employee can dream of getting a salary hike as high as by 270%.

dream11, Tata, Jio lead in brand recall during IPL. Market research firms note competition with over 175 associations. Consumer brands dominate, impacting teenage audience. Media habits shift. Broadcast achieves TV reach, match ratings surge.

The Enforcement Directorate is probing dream11 and its co-founder Bhavit Sheth in a money laundering case involving Anand Jain and Jai Corporation Ltd. Allegations point to a Rs 2,000 crore misappropriation, with financial links to dream11. This investigation stems from a CBI FIR following a Bombay High Court order to probe alleged fraud and fund misuse.

dream11 has stopped operations in Karnataka after the Bengaluru Police filed an FIR against its founders Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth on a complaint that the Mumbai-headquartered company was in violation of the Karnataka Gaming ban that came into effect on October 5.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly endorsing fantasy gaming platform My11 Circle does not concern its direct rivals and the board's official sponsors dream11, the company's co-founder Harsh Jain said on Tuesday. PTI has also learnt from JSW Group sources that contrary to some reports, the former India captain is no longer a part of the steel-making company's board, having relinquished the role after taking up BCCI presidency.

Hurun's Global Unicorn Index 2024 reveals a surge in Unicorns worldwide, led by the US and China. Byju's faces a significant value drop, while India sees a dip in startup Unicorns but excels in offshore ventures.