The Online Gaming Bill has shaken India’s gaming ecosystem, forcing several unicorns and high-growth startups to shut down their paid games operations. Who’s Affected? Dream11 (Dream Sports) – $8B valuation (2021) Mobile Premier League (MPL) – $2.3B valuation (2023) Gameskraft (RummyCulture, Pocket52) – $2.2B valuation (2021) Games24x7 (My11Circle, RummyCircle) – $2.5B valuation (2023) Zupee (Ludo Supreme) – ~$600M valuation (2022) Probo (Opinion Trading) – $300M valuation (2024) Baazi Games (PokerBaazi, SportsBaazi) – FY24 revenue ₹415 Cr Why This Matters? Revenue Impact: These companies generated major income from real-money gaming, now restricted. Valuation Hit: Investors may mark down valuations as revenue visibility drops. Industry Shake-up: Over-regulation could slow innovation and push players toward free or global platforms. Stock Market Angle: Listed companies like Nazara Tech already felt the heat with share price drops post the bill’s approval. Learning Outcome: Government regulation can reshape entire industries overnight. For investors, this highlights the importance of tracking policy risks alongside business fundamentals.

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