Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Dream11 Enters Casual Gaming With New App Dream Play
Dream11, a popular fantasy sports app, is trying out new games like carrom and pool with a new app called Dream Play.
This is a big change because Dream11 was all about cricket before.
They might be doing this because of possible new taxes and because people don't play fantasy games all year round.
This new app lets them keep the Dream11 name in the spotlight.
Dream11 is going up against other casual gaming apps like WinZO and M-League, which already have lots of users.
The company might also be dealing with big tax issues related to real money gaming.
Dream11 launched Dream Play, a casual gaming app, marking a shift from its cricket-focused fantasy platform.
The move into casual gaming is seen as a response to potential GST demands and a slowdown in fantasy gaming.
Dream Play faces competition from WinZO and M-League in the casual gaming market.
Dream11's parent company redomiciled to India and has launched other apps to leverage its user base.
The real money gaming sector is bracing for impact due to changes in GST laws.
- Who
- Dream11.
- What
- Dream11 launched Dream Play, a casual gaming app.
- When
- Launched in May 2025, with related developments happening in the same year.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To diversify from its cricket-focused fantasy platform and potentially mitigate tax impacts.
Impact of GST
Industry Perspective
Profit Erosion
Impact of GST
Industry insiders estimate that Dream Sports will see 60% of its profit base erode due to GST adjustments.
Industry Perspective
The sector is bracing for impact as a result of the change in GST laws.
- App Name
- Dream Play
- Parent Company
- Dream Sports
- Primary Focus (Prior)
- Cricket Fantasy Gaming
- Competitors
- WinZO, M-League
- GST Demand (Unconfirmed)
- INR 28,000 Cr ($3 Bn+)
- Dream Sports FY23 Revenue
- INR 6,385 Cr