About This Site — Methodology & Team

Short answer: This is an unofficial information site providing factual updates about Dream11's status in India. We use only credible sources and update content regularly to help users understand the current legal and practical situation.

Who we are

We are an independent information resource focused on providing accurate, up-to-date information about Dream11's status in India following the 2025 Online Gaming Act. This site is not affiliated with Dream11, Dream Sports, or any gaming platform.

Our mission: Deliver clear, factual information about regulatory changes affecting fantasy sports users in India, with emphasis on user safety and legal compliance.

What we are NOT:

Official Dream11 communications channel
Legal advice provider
Gaming platform or alternative service
Affiliated with any commercial gaming interests

Editorial independence: All content is researched and written independently. We do not accept payments from gaming platforms, legal firms, or advocacy groups that could influence our reporting.

Methodology

Source Selection Criteria

Primary sources (highest credibility):

Government documents (Press Information Bureau, Ministry statements)
Official court documents and judicial orders
Direct company communications (CEO statements, press releases)
Parliamentary records and legislative documents [4][17][18][19]

Secondary sources (verified credibility):

Established business media (Reuters, Economic Times, Business Standard)
Legal analysis from recognized law firms [4][5][6]
Academic and policy research institutions

Source verification process: 1. Cross-reference information across multiple independent sources 2. Verify publication dates and author credentials 3. Check for potential conflicts of interest 4. Prioritize original reporting over aggregated content

Content Development Process

Research phase:

Monitor 20+ primary news sources daily
Track government announcements and regulatory updates
Review court filings and legal developments
Analyze company financial reports and statements

Writing standards:

Plain-English explanations of complex legal concepts
Clear labeling of facts vs. analysis vs. opinion
Comprehensive source citations for all factual claims
Regular content review and updates as situations evolve

Quality control:

Fact-checking against original sources
Legal compliance review for Indian internet law
User safety considerations in all recommendations
Grammar and readability optimization

Updates & change log

Update Schedule

Regular review cadence: Content reviewed weekly and updated when significant developments occur.

Immediate updates triggered by:

New government announcements or regulatory changes
Major court decisions or legal developments
Official company statements from Dream11 or competitors
Changes to platform availability or user policies

Historical preservation: Previous versions of significant updates are archived to maintain transparency about changing situations.

Recent Major Updates

September 7, 2025: Added Supreme Court consolidation of gaming law challenges [22]

September 2, 2025: Updated BCCI sponsorship status and Asia Cup impact [9]

August 26, 2025: Added Dream11 confirmation of no legal challenge [5]

August 25, 2025: Incorporated CEO statements on Dream11 3.0 strategy [2]

August 22, 2025: Major update reflecting immediate ban implementation [4][8][15]

Change Notification

Users can stay informed of major updates through:

Site timestamp: "Last updated" date on each page
Content change summaries in news section
No email notifications (we don't collect email addresses)

Sources & attributions

Source Credibility Framework

Tier 1 - Official/Government: Government documents, court records, official company statements receive highest weight in our analysis [17][18][19].

Tier 2 - Established Media: Reuters, BBC, Economic Times, Business Standard, and similar outlets with verified editorial standards [2][5][6][8][11][12].

Tier 3 - Specialized Publications: Legal journals, industry publications, and expert analysis from credible sources [4][14][16].

Sources we avoid:

Social media posts without institutional backing
Unverified blog posts or opinion pieces
Promotional content from gaming platforms
Speculative reporting without source attribution

Attribution Standards

Every factual claim in our content includes source citations with:

Publication name and date
Original URL when available
Relevance rating (1-5) for transparency
Type classification (law/gov/court/company/news)

Source list maintenance: Complete source database updated with each content revision, ensuring all citations remain accessible and verifiable.

FAQ

How often is content reviewed? Content is reviewed weekly and updated immediately when significant developments occur. Major regulatory or legal changes trigger same-day updates.

What qualifies as a reliable source? Government documents, established business media, court records, and direct company statements. We avoid social media, unverified blogs, and promotional content.

How to request corrections? Report factual errors or outdated information through our contact method. Include specific details and sources for claimed corrections. We respond to legitimate correction requests within 48 hours.

Do you provide legal advice? No, we provide factual information only. Users should consult qualified legal professionals for advice on specific situations or compliance questions.

Why don't you accept advertising? We maintain editorial independence by avoiding commercial relationships with gaming platforms, legal firms, or other entities that might influence our reporting objectivity.

Sources

2. Dream11 3.0: CEO unveils new playbook after 95% loss - Business Standard, Aug 25, 2025 4. Regulating Play: India's New Gaming Law - Mondaq, Sep 7, 2025 5. Will Dream11, Gameskraft challenge India's new online gaming law - Hindustan Times, Aug 26, 2025 6. India's Dream11 in talks to end cricket sponsorship - Reuters, Aug 24, 2025 8. As India bans real-money games, Dream Sports, MPL start pulling the plug - TechCrunch, Aug 20, 2025 9. Asia Cup: India lose shirt sponsor after online betting games ban - Al Jazeera, Sep 2, 2025 11. From boom to ban, the rise and fall of India's betting apps - BBC, Aug 27, 2025 12. India's government bans fantasy sports games - The Economist, Aug 24, 2025 14. Why has the government banned online money games - Indian Express, Aug 28, 2025 15. India's Dream11, top gaming apps halt money-based games - Reuters, Aug 22, 2025 16. Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025: Explained - New Indian Express, Aug 19, 2025 17. LS passes Bill encouraging e-sports, prohibiting harmful gaming - All India Radio, Aug 19, 2025 18. Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 (Official PDF) - PIB, Aug 21, 2025 19. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 (Full Text) - PRS India, Aug 19, 2025 22. Supreme Court transfers online gaming law challenges - The Tribune, Sep 7, 2025

Last updated: 08 Sep 2025 (IST)

Sources

Dream11 3.0: CEO unveils new playbook after 95% loss, says no layoffs — Business Standard — 2025-08-25
Regulating Play : India's New Gaming Law — Mondaq — 2025-09-07
Will Dream11, Gameskraft challenge India's new online gaming law after ban — Hindustan Times — 2025-08-26
India's Dream11 in talks to end cricket sponsorship due to new gaming law — Reuters — 2025-08-24
As India bans real-money games, Dream Sports, MPL start pulling the plug — TechCrunch — 2025-08-20
Asia Cup: India lose shirt sponsor after online betting games ban — Al Jazeera — 2025-09-02
From boom to ban, the rise and fall of India's betting apps — BBC — 2025-08-27
India's government bans fantasy sports games — The Economist — 2025-08-24
Why has the government banned online money games, and what impact will it have? — Indian Express — 2025-08-28
India's Dream11, top gaming apps halt money-based games after ban — Reuters — 2025-08-22
Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025: Explained — New Indian Express — 2025-08-19
LS passes Bill encouraging e-sports, online social gaming, prohibits harmful gaming — All India Radio — 2025-08-19
Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 (Official PDF) — Press Information Bureau — 2025-08-21
THE PROMOTION AND REGULATION OF ONLINE GAMING BILL, 2025 (Full Text) — PRS India — 2025-08-19
Supreme Court transfers online gaming law challenges from high courts — The Tribune — 2025-09-07