Mumbai’s glittering gaming corridors fell eerily silent on December 6, 2025, as Dream11, the undisputed titan of India’s fantasy sports realm, pulled the plug on its core real-money operations. In a seismic announcement that reverberated through boardrooms and betting lounges alike, co-founders Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth disclosed the immediate shutdown of all fantasy contests, citing the crushing weight of the Online Gaming (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2025.