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Dream11 is ending its title sponsorship of the Indian cricket team following the passage of the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025,' which led to the shutdown of their real money games operations.

President Murmu has approved the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, aiming to promote e-sports and regulate online gaming. The legislation outlaws money-based games, with severe penalties for service providers, advertisers, and financiers. While acknowledging potential GST revenue losses, the government prioritises preventing addiction and financial risks associated with money gaming, also giving e-sports legal backing.