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Dream Sports Tests ‘Dream Money’ Finance App After India Bans Online Cash Games

The regulatory shift is pushing real‑money gaming companies to pivot into compliant services.

With a ban on all online money games, Dream Sports will now work towards helping people manage their money.

Overview

  • Dream11 parent Dream Sports is piloting a personal finance app called Dream Money, according to sources and a Google Play listing under its Dreamsuite entity.
  • Reported offerings include daily digital‑gold purchases via Augmont, SIP planning from Rs 10, and fixed deposits from Rs 1,000 through small finance banks.
  • Listings and reports also point to integration with SEBI‑registered advisor Sigfyn for spending and investment tracking.
  • After the new law took effect, Dream11 stopped paid contests and moved to a free‑to‑play social experience, while units such as FanCode and Dream Set Go continue to operate.
  • The Promotion & Regulation of Online Gaming Law, 2025 bans games with monetary stakes, extends enforcement to offshore platforms, blocks related payments through banks and UPI, and restricts advertising tied to money games.