Dream11 Pivots: From Fantasy Gaming to Social Sports Hub After India Ban

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Firstpost•01-01-2026, 14:34
Dream11 Pivots: From Fantasy Gaming to Social Sports Hub After India Ban
- •India's gaming ban on real-money formats cut 90-95% of Dream11's revenue, forcing a major business model change.
- •Dream11, under Dream Sports, expanded into a sports ecosystem with FanCode (streaming), DreamSetGo (travel), and Dream Capital (investments).
- •The core Dream11 app reinvented itself as a "second-screen" platform for live sports, focusing on watch-parties, free polls, and trivia.
- •New revenue model relies on advertising, brand tie-ups, and premium features, moving away from entry fees.
- •Co-founder Harsh Jain states the shift adapts to fan behavior for social, interactive sports viewing, despite regulatory changes.
Why It Matters: Dream11 transformed from real-money fantasy gaming to a social sports engagement platform after India's ban.
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