Overview

• Parliament passed the Online Gaming Bill on Aug. 21, which would ban real‑money gaming apps once it receives Presidential assent.
• Dream11’s fantasy‑gaming product falls within the ban’s scope, raising doubts over its Rs 358 crore BCCI jersey deal running through 2026.
• The company also faces significant GST and tax scrutiny, with reports of large demands that intensify pressure on its ability to keep sponsoring Team India.
• Sahara’s long tenure ended in a crisis after SEBI ordered refunds exceeding Rs 24,000 crore, and founder Subrata Roy was jailed in 2014.
• Other former sponsors hit turbulence too, including Star India’s antitrust scrutiny and streaming restructurings, Oppo’s early exit with tax notices after geopolitical tensions, and Byju’s BCCI payment default followed by insolvency proceedings.