Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially ended its association with fantasy sports platform Dream 11. The move comes just ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, following the enforcement of the Online Gaming Bill, 2025.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the decision, saying that the board would strictly follow government rules. He made it clear that BCCI will not partner with organisations that fall under restrictions of the new law.
New Bill Forces Exit
Saikia further explained that with the new law in place, continuing with Dream 11 was no longer possible. He stressed that the cricket body would now explore its future sponsorship plans in line with regulations.
Meanwhile, Dream 11 also informed BCCI that it could not continue its title sponsorship of Team India due to a severe hit in revenue streams after the new law came into effect.
Shuts Real Money Games
Dream 11 recently shut down its real money gaming operations after the Online Gaming Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament. The company said it has always complied with the law and will continue to do so.
In a statement, Dream 11 expressed disappointment, saying it believed that a more progressive law would have been better for the industry. However, the company confirmed that it fully respects and abides by the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025.
BCCI & Dream 11 Contract
Dream 11 had earlier signed a Rs 358 crore sponsorship deal for four years, after Byju’s exit. The company was not only the sponsor of Team India but also an official fantasy partner of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
However, Dream 11 will not face any financial penalties since the contract included a legal safeguard clause. This clause protects the company if its core business is restricted by government regulations, freeing it from any future payments to the BCCI.
