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<ul><li>The <keyword id="6354679" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gst" source="Orion">GST</keyword> Council has levied a 28% rate to casiones, <keyword id="149956" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="horse-racing" source="Orion">horse racing</keyword>, etc on the amount the gaming company earns from its users. </li><li>The GST Council has recommended removing the critical distinction between game of skill and <keyword id="10751675" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="game-of-chance" source="Orion">game of chance</keyword>. </li><li>The decision is expected to hit the <keyword id="6422069" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="online-gaming" source="Orion">online gaming</keyword> industry hard and the shares of listed players has taken a nosedive. </li></ul>The online gaming industry woke up expecting a bad day on Dalal Street after the 50th GST Council announced its decision to levy a 28% GST on online gaming, along with horse racing and <keyword id="71409" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="casinos" source="Orion">casinos</keyword>. As expected, shares of listed players like Nazara Tech and Delta Corp took a major hit with the latter nosediving 20%. The online gaming industry stakeholders have termed the 28% GST on the full value of gaming as "irrational and egregious", saying that the move is a self goal that will kill the skilled online gaming sector in the country. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="But first, what is the dispute" comment="subhead" text="But first, what is the dispute">But first, what is the dispute</cmsannotation> The main debate has been about online gaming categorisation, whether it is a game of skill or a game of chance. “The Government is saying that if it is a game of chance, it will come under the category of betting, gambling, so there will be a GST of 28% on the gross value. The industry is saying that it is a game of skill and should be liable to18% GST, not on the gross value, but only on the commission component,” explains Pratik Jain, Partner, PwC India, a professional services firm. Roland Landers, CEO of the All India Gaming Federation, said that the decision ignores over 60 years of settled legal jurisprudence and lumps online skill gaming with gambling activities. "We believe this decision by the GST Council is unconstitutional, irrational, and egregious. This decision will wipe out the entire Indian gaming industry and lead to lakhs of job losses and the only people benefitting from this will be anti-national illegal offshore platforms," reads his statement. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The impact on the online gaming industry" comment="subhead" text="The impact on the online gaming industry">The impact on the online gaming industry</cmsannotation> Experts and gaming company owners agree that this is going to adversely impact the gaming industry in a major way. “It will be interesting to see the business impact for the online gaming sector considering that this sector has been touted to have significant growth potential,” says Shilpy Chaturvedi, Partner, Deloitte India, a professional services firm. Joy Bhattacharjya, Director-General, Federation of Indian <keyword id="34077" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fantasy" source="Orion">Fantasy</keyword> Sports (FIFS), says that as pointed out by FIFS and many of its members on numerous occasions, change in valuation to tax on the total consideration will cause irreversible damage to the industry, loss of revenue to the exchequer and loss of employment for lakhs of skilled engineers. “The decision will have a chilling effect on the $2.5 billion of FDI already invested by investors and jeopardise potentially any further FDI in the sector. Further, this decision will shift users to illegal betting platforms leading to user risk and loss of revenue for the government,” says Bhattacharjya. Experts say that the higher tax burden will also put a blocker on India’s expanding gaming industry, and deter the new player from entering the industry. Industry insider, Mitesh Gangar, the co- founder and director of PlayerzPot, a fantasy gaming company, says that the move will corner the gaming industry in a big way. “The overall operations will not be feasible. The high tax burden will completely restrict the cash flow, limiting a company’s ability to invest in research, innovation, expansion or survival,” he said. The government on its part has said that the move isn’t targeting any particular industry. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “The decisions were intensive and were taken after consultation with all the members, including those representing states like Goa and Sikkim where casinos form a key part of the tourism sector."

Online gaming industry says 28% GST makes operations unfeasible

<ul><li>2022 saw multiple indie game releases, including action and RPG titles.</li><li>Till now, there have been several announcements for a variety of indie titles that are currently under development.</li><li>Below is the list of top <keyword id="16290667" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="upcoming-indie-games" source="Orion">upcoming indie games</keyword> in 2023.</li></ul>Many exciting upcoming indie games are heading our way in 2023 and beyond. There have been several announcements for a variety of indie titles that are currently under development. These indie games belong to various genres, from action to tactical turn-based RPGs. For those who don’t know about indie games, here is some help. An indie game is created by an independent team of developers, typically with limited resources. Indie games tackle the different subject matter and are usually based on innovative game mechanics. Usually, they have shorter playtimes, focusing on quality over quantity. Last year saw the release of a plethora of memorable indie titles that caught the attention of gamers, and this year we are expecting the same. Business Insider India has gathered some of the most exciting upcoming indie games in the pipeline in 2023. These indie games are spread across a variety of genres and platforms. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Hades II" comment="subhead" text="Hades II">Hades II</cmsannotation> Release date: Mid-2023 Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5 Haded II is a sequel to Hades' roguelike video game developed and published by Supergiant Games. During the 2022 Game Awards, Supergiant revealed Hades II, and the sequel is expected to tell a new story with new characters, including new weapons and abilities. We don’t have any information about when Hades II will be coming out, but Supergiant Games promised it would enter early access sometime in 2023. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Inkulinati" comment="subhead" text="Inkulinati">Inkulinati</cmsannotation> Release date: Jan 31, 2023 Platforms: PC, Switch, <keyword id="6536570" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="xbox" source="Orion">Xbox</keyword> One, Xbox Series X/S The game is about making the distinct and bizarre creatures, and figures that decorated medieval manuscripts come alive. Inkulinati is set to release in early access by developer Yaza Games. In the game, users have to draw beasts with a magical substance known as ‘living ink.’ The creatures will have their abilities and fight each other using a tactical approach. The game puts a unique spin on strategy along with an eye-catching art style. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Bomb Rush Cyberfunk" comment="subhead" text="Bomb Rush Cyberfunk">Bomb Rush Cyberfunk</cmsannotation> Release date: Late 2023 Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch The Bomb Rush Cyberfunk upcoming title is developed by Team Reptile. The game features a world from the mind of Dion Koster, where self-styled crews are loaded with personal boot packs. In the game, the user has to start their own cipher and dance, trick, pain, and face off with cops. In the game, you can choose a character from your crew and explore the three-dimensional streets freely. Also, the game includes a unique trick system with sliding, grinding, wall-running, and tricking in the ground and air. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Hollow Knight: Silksong" comment="subhead" text="Hollow Knight: Silksong">Hollow Knight: Silksong</cmsannotation> Release date: June 2023 Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S In the game, you play as a hornet, a princess-protector of Hallownest. The user must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak. Also, within the game, discover a new kingdom, explore coral forests, and a new suite of deadly moves. Also, users can craft powerful tools and expand their arsenal of weapons while exploring new heights. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Nine Sols" comment="subhead" text="Nine Sols">Nine Sols</cmsannotation> Release date: Q2 2023 Platforms: PC, Nintendo, PS Nine Sols is a 2D action game featuring Sekiro-inspired defection-focused combat. The user has to defeat the 9 Sols in the deserted city. Developers of Nine Sols, Red Candle Games took inspiration from ‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’ to create the fantasy world. According to the developer, the game is currently under development and will complete between February and April 2023. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The Last Faith" comment="subhead" text="The Last Faith">The Last Faith</cmsannotation> Release date: To be announced Platforms: (PC/Mac/Linux), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One The Last Faith is developed by Kumi Souls Games, which features gothic pixel art. The game thrives on merciless and precise combat, with a huge range of custom weapons. In the game, users can discover a range of melee weapons, spells, and long-range firearms, allowing them to crave a path their own way. 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Homegrown vernacular social gaming platform <keyword id="7830073" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="winzo" source="Orion">WinZO</keyword> Games on Tuesday said it has challenged <keyword id="6355629" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="google" source="Orion">Google</keyword>'s recent policy in the Delhi High Court for the selective inclusion of only daily fantasy sports (DFS) and Rummy games on its <keyword id="1470391" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="play-store" source="Orion">Play Store</keyword> that leaves out several skill gaming platforms and local developers. WinZO has sought restraint from the court against Google from implementing the "arbitrary classification which will impact the reputation of its business." WinZO is among industry players, such as Mobile Premier League (MPL) and Zupee, who have called the policy arbitrary, unfair and restrictive. Saumya Singh Rathore, Co-founder, WinZO Games told IANS that there is no evaluation of the impact that is likely to result from such a clearly discriminatory and arbitrary classification by <keyword id="963171" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="google-play" source="Orion">Google Play</keyword>. "We fail to understand how Google is being permitted to select that within a set of legal/legitimate businesses, only DFS and Rummy will be onboarded and the other Skill Games, excluded," he stressed. Google was yet to reach on the WinZO lawsuit. Google is set to run a pilot test for the local developers to distribute their daily fantasy sports (DFS) and rummy games apps on Play Store in India, as e-sports become big in the country. Starting September 28, Play Store will begin a limited-time pilot allowing for the distribution of DFS and Rummy apps to users in India by developers incorporated in India. The pilot programme will run from September 28, 2022 until September 28, 2023. According to WinZO lawsuit, the Google policy will not only reduce the marketing cost for players in monopoly to one-fourth of their cost but also create a false perception of legitimation of DFS and Rummy over all other games such as Carrom, Chess, Quiz, etc. "Google's policy can lead to distortions in the competitive Indian gaming ecosystem by resulting in unparalleled access to the 2.5 billion monthly active users across 190 countries where the Google Play Store is available," said the lawsuit. Google Play Store is the largest app distribution platform owning 97 per cent market share in India. Sameer Barde, CEO of E-Gaming Federation had said that the Google move "helps legitimate skill gaming operators grow while eliminating unscrupulous fly-by-night operators," almost implying that companies excluded in the pilot are not legitimised. The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) Director General, Joy Bhattacharya, had said that Google Play Store is allowing games "recognised by the <keyword id="6354977" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="supreme-court" source="Orion">Supreme Court</keyword> of India as regular business activities". In the K.R. Lakshmanan vs State of <keyword id="20154" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="tamil-nadu" source="Orion">Tamil Nadu</keyword> (which most of the Rummy Companies cite for legality) case, the Supreme Court inferred Rummy as being a game of skill, and explicitly drew an analogy to other games of skill, like chess and golf. "The year-long pilot is detrimental to thousands of companies and can lead to irreversible market distortion of a fast-moving gaming tech industry, leading to the death of many players as the strong get stronger," Rathore told IANS. WinZO is seeking an injunction restraining Google from implementing its revised Playstore policy, along with a ruling that Google must change its policy to allow all apps offering games of skill on its Play Store and not just a select few. WinZO is available in 12 languages, with over 85 million registered users. SEE ALSO : <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/moodys-withdraws-rating-of-kalyan-jewellers/articleshow/94322833.cms">Moody's withdraws rating of Kalyan Jewellers</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/essar-group-targets-key-role-in-building-market-for-hydrogen/articleshow/94325146.cms">Essar Group targets key role in building market for hydrogen</a>

WinZO sues Google for Play Store policy allowing only fantasy sports, rummy games

<ul><li><keyword id="8484184" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Baazi-Games">Baazi Games</keyword>, the company responsible for gaming platforms like <keyword id="3809787" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pokerbaazi">PokerBaazi</keyword>, <keyword id="11683311" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="rummybaazi-and-ballebaazi">RummyBaazi and BalleBaazi</keyword> has been witnessing 70% growth over the last few years. This year, it aims to grow its current user base of 10 million by 100%.</li><li>We speak to <keyword id="11683312" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="varun-ganjoo">Varun Ganjoo</keyword>, Co-Founder &amp; Marketing Director at Baazi Games who takes us behind the scenes and tells us all that has been happening at Baazi Games and how the platform is working towards achieving the growth it is aiming for.</li></ul>Fantasy gaming in India has been witnessing a surge in the last few years, thanks to better and cheaper internet connections and the increasing adoption of smartphones, even in smaller cities. While cricket still rules in terms of the number of users it attracts, there are other games and sports that are increasingly finding takers. For Baazi Games, that came into existence around 7 years back, it has been an interesting journey. The platform, started by poker lovers, was aimed at giving players a great experience, since poker hadn’t yet become very popular in India yet. From there, the platform has now diversified to other sports and come up with two more segments, RummyBaazi and BalleBaazi. That people are open to not just playing online games but also spending on gaming platforms is clear from the fact that Baazi Games has been witnessing a 70% growth in the last three years. The platform charges entry fees for leagues that it organizes on its platform and takes out around 3-4% of the entry fee pool as its commission. We recently spoke to Varun Ganjoo, Co-Founder &amp; Marketing Director at Baazi Games who took us behind the scenes and told us all that has been happening and how the platform is growing itself. Excerpts: Q) It’s been 7 years since the launch of Baazi Games. Can you walk us through your journey so far? The idea came to us back in 2013. The founding team comprised of people who loved poker and were really passionate about the game. Back then, there weren't any good platforms for online poker. It took us a year to finalize the structure, figure out the legalities and develop the software. We launched in October 2014 with PokerBaazi. As our experience grew, we thought of diversifying, and that's how we launched our fantasy vertical BalleBaazi in January 2018. In 2019, we launched our Rummy vertical, RummyBaazi. Over the years, apart from diversifying into these multiple, skill-based gaming platforms, we have also tried to change the perception of the audience around games like poker. People used to think poker or anything related to cards is gambling. However, the continuous efforts of the industry and a lot of initiatives we took over the years has helped in changing the perception at quite a fast pace. Also, we realized that since this is gaming where there is money involved, there could be an addiction factor. While there is no central regulation yet, we decided to self-regulate. Responsible gaming is very critical if we have to grow sustainably. So we were the first platform to have a proper, automated responsible gaming system in place which keeps a check on users and alarms them if they are showing signs of addiction. They can then restrict their gameplay or take a break from the platform entirely. But if we were to talk about important milestones, it would be the recently concluded National Poker Series, which is by far India's biggest poker online poker tournament in terms of volume. We saw participation of over 83,000 people across 15 days. Secondly, we are very proud of our new mobile application that we launched in May. We are a part of a product-heavy industry and since we work on own tech in-house entirely, we understand the importance tech plays and this new latest technology has really put us on a global map. Q) What impact has the pandemic had on the business? The last 1.5 years has been a roller coaster ride, there have been a lot of ups and downs. While there was a spike in terms of casual or card-based gaming segments, the fantasy industry which is closely related to live sporting events, was hit due to the shutting down of all sporting events across the world. For poker and rummy, we saw a 30% spike in user base in the initial periods of the lockdown. That was the time when people really got to experience the online version of gaming. We saw a huge jump in games like Ludo. It also came as a welcome distraction for people during these terrible times. And then, it was easier for them to just get onto their mobile phones and spend some time and have fun. Some research shows that the average playing time of users in India grew from about 2.5 hours to 4 hours post-Covid. So these are some of the changes that had a positive impact. But for fantasy sports, during the initial four months of the lockdown when no sport was happening, it was a zero revenue phase for BalleBaazi. But since we are a product-centric company, we utilized that time to make a lot of changes, implement product improvisations and introduce new formats in the game. We came up with a lot of interesting virtual gaming formats where there was no real money involved but it kept the users engaged. Overall, the industry has been growing. For us, the growth has been continuous over the past few years. We have grown at a CAGR of around 70% at a group level in the past three years and the lockdown was just an additional spike. Q) Out of the three verticals at Baazi Games, which has been growing the fastest? Are you also exploring other sports and verticals? BalleBaazi has games like football and kabaddi but cricket is still the biggest crowd pleaser and it makes for around 85-90% of the revenues. Out of our 10 million user base for our entire group, 7 million would be for BalleBaazi. But poker is the highest ticket ticket game. So, contribution wise, around 50% would be coming from PokerBaazi. However, poker is still at a very nascent stage in India. And we being at the top, it's our responsibility to grow the industry. So these numbers will also grow but right now we stand at around 2 million for PokerBaazi. Q) The last few years have seen a lot of fantasy gaming platforms come up, especially in the cricket segment. How are you driving differentiation? When we set up the platforms, our aim was to give our users a superior experience. But in the fantasy segment, there are some big brands that have been in the space for about 10-12 years now. So our focus was also on innovation. When we launched, we came up with some interesting formats that are still unique to us, like our batting and bowling fantasy format. That has helped us draw attention and attract users. Also, we were able to acquire some hardcore fantasy users pretty early on. We feel that our existing set of players will be able to fetch us more. So referral programs are at the centre of our expansion campaigns. We have one of the best referral programs in the market and we will keep improvising on that too. Q) Have you considered advertising on the platform to add to your revenue stream? That is always an opportunity but we have specifically chosen not to go on that route. And the reason for that is, the games we have on our platforms, while they are fun games, they aren’t exactly casual. So we want to give that wholesome experience to them and not disrupt that experience by adding ad streams, for now at least. Q) Since games like poker come with some stigma, how are you educating people? When we started, we were the first brand in the online, real money-gaming segment to get a celebrity on board. At that time, we had associated with Sunny Leone for a digital partnership because her digital presence was huge at that time. That helped us raise awareness about the game. And the content also focused on the skill aspect. Eventually, we hired a set of professionals who we called the PokerBaazi Team Pro, who did a lot of webinars that would talk about things like how probability is involved in the game or how it's a skill-based game. Apart from that, we also associated with a lot of top educational institutions. But this is a continuous effort. So in the next phase, you will see a lot of content creation happening around these games because this is also how we will raise awareness and get more people engaged. For poker, we have a live room in Goa where we have a tie up with a casino there to organize our big live tournaments. We have a proper streaming setup there where we generate a lot of live poker content which we advertise digitally. That also helps spread a lot of awareness. Q) Apart from these webinars and live events, how are you reaching out to your audience? What does your broader marketing plan looks like? While TV is an important medium, our strategy is not to jump onto it right now because for us, it makes sense to advertise where our audience is. Our audiences are digitally-savvy and there are a lot of channels like OTT, social media and influencer market that can help us engage with them. These channels will continue to play an important role in the future. Also, you get a lot of specific and in-depth targeting options on digital which helps us to specifically pick and choose campaigns that we wish to do and target the intended demographics. So going ahead, we would continue to focus on digital. Q) What targets have you set for yourself for this year? What kind of growth do you anticipate? We have been growing and we wish to continue growing at 70% CAGR. In terms of user base, if everything sets in well, we hope to see a 100% growth in the new user base at a group level in FY 2022. Q) What is your larger vision for Baazi Games? We want to be known as the biggest homegrown tech brand that specializes in gaming and also the one brand which is just a whistle away from its consumers. That is something that we have enjoyed so far in the industry, especially for poker, where people regard us as the best customer support and the customer experience organization. We understand the intricacies of minute things too. For a game like poker or rummy, where you would have to spend hours, even the color of the felt or the size of the number on the card matters. That is the kind of details we get into. It’s only possible to further improve that experience if we are closer to our audiences and that’s where we would want to be.

We want to be known as the biggest home-grown tech brand that specializes in gaming: Varun Ganjoo, Baazi Games

A smorgasbord of applications around technologies like blockchain &amp; AI, are rapidly expanding <keyword id="6357332" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gaming" source="Orion">gaming</keyword> formats and enthusiasts are being found in India’s hinterland is turning gaming into an opportunity that is ringing in the moolah for companies. Add to it the opportunity of <keyword id="14964825" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="predictive-gaming" source="Orion">predictive gaming</keyword>, and the ring of the $$$ could turn louder In a country like India, fans tend to get passionately involved with different forms of sports, with some of them like cricket that is almost like a religion. It has been more apparent in recent years as real-time predictive gaming events are the latest buzzword on the sports business landscape. It involves audience engagement in every moment of the game, aided by a handy smartphone that is aided by artificial intelligence (AI) and evolving algorithms that allows for on-the-go dedicated entertainment experiences. All that it takes is a few taps on a screen to enable streaming matches, checking and predicting scores, scanning sports-related news and articles, or building a fantasy team. For the sports buffs, it presents an opportunity to consistently interact with the game on various social platforms. Given the popularity of instant digital access to sports, it is no wonder that gaming has prospered into one of the most profitable entertainment industries in the world. This is music to the ears of India’s<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/big-bang-growth-of-indias-gaming-industry/articleshow/92053190.cms?from=mdr"> $930 million</a> gaming industry. What’s more, the mobile technology boom has fundamentally changed the industry and benefitted a new generation of gamers. Notably, the gaming industry has primarily gained traction because of affordable mobile phone proliferation, high-speed internet and dipping data prices. <div type="image" title="Quotes" msid="94154308" hostid="261" sizebytes="79152"></div> How does it work? A prediction game allows users to guess the outcome of future events, and it is generally operated online. Points are awarded to players who most accurately predict the outcome of an event, and those points are converted into cash prizes. These speculative games offer varying topics such as entertainment, sports, finance and current events. Besides, predictive gaming websites have a clear-cut following from the same types of players who enjoy fantasy sports, according to Wikipedia. Moreover, knowledge of team statistics and player rankings is said to be of great competitive advantage. Booming landscape in India India’s online gaming space is currently at $290 million. Significantly, around half of all smartphone users in India play <keyword id="642643" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mobile-games" source="Orion">mobile games</keyword>. <a href="https://www.chaseyoursport.com/Sports/Regulate-or-ban-MP-Sushil-Modi-demands-regulation-of-India%E2%80%99s-online-gaming-industry/3659">As per government statistics,</a> out of the total Indian 760 million internet users, an estimated 365 million online players access their games by way of mobile phones. The <a href="https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/india-proves-to-be-a-nation-of-gamers-as-numbers-spike/article65482841.ece">user base</a> is projected to swell from 433 million in 2021 to 657 million in 2025 which is an over 50 percent increase. These include casual gamers, real-money gamers, online fantasy sports and esports. Additionally, some Indian companies are putting forward<a href="https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-is-a-huge-market-for-play-to-earn-nft-games-here-s-why-11656782488182.html"> crypto-based earnings</a> in e-sports competitions. Correspondingly, they are developing blockchain-based games where users can play to <a href="https://www.techcircle.in/2021/11/14/indian-gaming-firms-foray-into-blockchain-nfts-in-games/">earn NFT</a> – digitally stored data representing items like real estate and artwork. <div type="image" title="Tip of the week" msid="94154786" hostid="261" sizebytes="72062"></div> Furthermore, the growth of predictive apps is part of a greater trend of companies seeking new solutions to building online communities. India is expected to become one of the world’s leading markets in the gaming industry. According to a KPMG report, growing exponentially for the last five years, the Indian market is expected to grow three-fold in value and reach $3.9 billion from the present $1.71 billion by 2025. Especially triggered by covid-19, the total number of online gamers grew 8 percent from 360 million in 2020 to 390 million in 2021. As interactivity and prediction become significant drivers of fan engagement, the Indian gaming industry clearly has a lot of room for growth. Learn more about <a href="https://www.gameon.app/">GameOn </a>here. Disclaimer: This is a sponsored article in partnership with <keyword id="7055646" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gameon" source="Orion">GameOn</keyword>.

Predictive gaming is gaining ground in India – here’s what it means for the Indian sports business landscape

<ul><li><keyword id="3306712" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="online-fantasy-sports">Online Fantasy Sports</keyword> (OFS) operators’ gross revenues stood at INR 2400+ crore in FY20 as compared to INR 920+ crore in FY19, an increase of 3X over a period of 12 months</li><li>OFS operators contributed taxes to the tune of ~INR 750 Cr in FY20, a significant jump of 4X from INR 200 Cr in the FY19</li><li>~35-40% online transactions on OFS platforms are through RuPay or Unified Payment Interface (UPI)</li><li>~50% of transactions on OFS platforms were initiated from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India substantiating deep connection of OFS within the country</li><li>~INR 14,000 Cr was paid out in the form of winnings and cash bonuses/promotional credits in FY20</li><li>A survey by KPMG with 750+ respondents found that users consume more sports when they engage with OFS platforms</li></ul><keyword id="9545140" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="the-federation-of-indian-fantasy-sports">The Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports</keyword> (FIFS), India’s first &amp; only self-regulatory industry body for Fantasy Sports (FS), today unveiled the findings of a report titled ‘Business of Fantasy Sports’ in collaboration with KPMG, at its flagship event FIFS GamePlan 2020. According to the FIFS-KPMG report, OFS operators’ gross revenues stood at INR 2,400+ crore for the FY20 as compared to INR 920+ crore in FY19 an increase of almost 3X over a period of 12 months. Indian OFS platforms have shown a rapid increase in their user-base YoY, growing from 2 million in 2016 to 90 million in 2019. Similarly, the number of OFS platforms in India has increased from less than 10 operators in 2016 to 140+ operators by the end of 2019. The OFS market recorded a CEA (Contest Entry Amount) of over INR 6,000 crore in FY19 and more than doubled to INR ~16,500 crores in FY20, at a growth rate of 167 per cent over FY20. The growth in FY20 is despite COVID-19’s impact on loss of CEA and revenues for the last 15 days of March 2020. Every rupee of revenue earned by the Indian OFS platforms translates into revenue for its supporting industries; thereby resulting in indirect topline growth for these service providers. Indian OFS platforms are also contributing to the overall growth of the Indian economy by paying GST, TDS on winnings, through sponsorships, in attracting FDI, in executing advertising campaigns, building IT infrastructure and incremental earnings for OFS winners, among others. Furthermore, close to 50% of transactions on OFS platforms in 2019 were initiated from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India, thereby promoting digital payments literacy and adoption. The report further deep dives into the symbiotic relationship between real-life sports and fantasy sports. A dipstick survey with 750+ respondents found that for 55% of the respondents, the engagement with fantasy sports increases the consumption of real-life sports. Further, over 65% of the respondents indicated that there is a direct increase in the time spent in analyzing, watching and reading about Sports once they start participating in online fantasy sports. Besides increasing sports consumption among sports fans, fantasy sports also supports the sports ecosystem by sponsoring live-sporting events, across Cricket, Football, Basketball, Volleyball etc., by partnering with sporting personalities and giving back to sports via philanthropic initiatives. Due to the rapid growth of OFS, a new segment of the fantasy research ecosystem is also fast emerging across different digital platforms. Talking about the growth of the fantasy sports industry in India in his speech at GamePlan 2020, Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, said, “I have very keenly followed the growth of Indian fantasy sports industry as a supporter of technology and good governance. I am a long term believer that India must become a global champion of the fantasy sports industry. Sports across all facets, including fantasy sports, could well be a game-changer for employment and career opportunities. Given our Government’s initiatives like ‘Digital India’ and ‘Startup India’, I believe that we can harness the power of fantasy sports and create a robust sports ecosystem to boost its growth in the next few years. Post pandemic I am confident that the industry will not just rebound but will lead the way for sustainable technology-enabled growth secured by good governance.” Commenting on the report findings, John Loffhagen, Chairman, FIFS, said, “The COVID-19 impacted the Indian OFS industry in FY21 with sports matches across the globe cancelled to ensure player &amp; staff safety. Specific to India, with IPL getting postponed, ~30-40% of the revenues for most of the OFS operators were impacted for the quarter. As real-life sports is making a promising return, Indian sports fans are in for a non-stop sporting action for 8-9 months. As most of these matches will be held without an in-stadia audience, we are sure that fantasy sports being a highly immersive fan engagement platform will experience a strong surge in demand by the Indian sports fans.” Girish Menon, Head of Media and Entertainment and Partner, <keyword id="146882" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="KPMG-India">KPMG India</keyword>, further added, “Online fantasy sports in India has seen rapid growth, reaching a revenue size of INR 2,470 crore in FY20. This growth has also contributed immensely to the overall ecosystem around fantasy sports including online payment platforms, tech vendors, data analytics, etc. and has had a positive impact on the consumption and growth of the overall sports landscape in India. While COVID-19 may result in a temporary blip in the upward trajectory of the fantasy sports segment, the medium to long term growth prospects of the segment remain robust, with the gradual return of international sport. Further, in a post COVID world, with social distancing measures in place, fantasy sports is likely to play an increasingly important role in connecting fans to their favourite sports and increasing fan engagement.” Key findings from the KPMG survey conducted among 750 respondents: <ul><li>For 55% of the respondents, their engagement with sports increased once they started engaging with fantasy sports</li><li>32% of all fantasy sports users, engaged with more than one sport on the platform</li><li>Over 65% of these respondents indicated that there is a direct increase in the time spent in analysing, watching and reading about the sport once they start participating on fantasy sports online</li><li>Fantasy Sports users who engaged with OFS platforms more than 4 times a week spent an average ~215 minutes/week watching sports in comparison to users who engaged less than 4 times a week and spent ~160-180 minutes/week watching sports</li><li>16% of the OFS users categorically mentioned that the key motive of watching the sports leagues is to track the performance of their OFS teams</li><li>77% of fantasy sports users are engaged in cricket contests followed by Football at 47% &amp; Kabaddi at 9%</li><li>~15-20% of the active users on OFS platforms are paid-users, which is significant given the relatively younger vintage of the industry as compared to other digital businesses</li></ul>

Indian Fantasy Sports contributes Rs 750 crore in FY20: Report

Dream11, lists out five questions startups should ask themselves before they go global

<ul><li>Dream11 founder Harsh Jain shared his plight with finding investors in the first few years of his startup that is now a unicorn.</li><li>At the TiE Global Summit 2019, Jain said that the first 150 investors refused to invest in Dream11 but he learnt a lot from those rejections.</li><li>It raised $110 million from Tencent. It turned unicorn (startup with a valuation of over $1 billion) in November 2019 </li><li>Its popularity skyrocketed after IPL and ICC signed them as the official partner.</li></ul>In 2009, Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth were living a fantasy. Those were times when iPhones were just becoming popular and smartphones are not all-pervading like they are –right now. Even for those who owned such phones, 2G powered data did not come cheap. Yet, the Founders of Dream11 were trying to raise money for a fantasy cricket game shaped after EPL, after IPL was launched a year back. “We had 150 people say ‘No’ before we got to our first funding. Perseverance is what it takes. Every single no came with a why, it taught me something about our business and how to grow,” Jain said at the TiE Global Summit (TGS). In a session chaired by Business Insider at the Summit — an annual event which showcased India's vibrant startup ecosystem — Jain shared the journey of his startup that introduced '<keyword id="6370198" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="fantasy-gaming">fantasy gaming</keyword>' as a business to India. The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) is a global not-for-profit organisation founded in 1992 by a bunch of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who had roots in the subcontinent. TiE helps startups with mentoring, networking, education, funding, and incubation. Dream11 founder Harsh Jain was a headliner at this year's edition of the TGS. The Dream journey Within nine years, Dream11 raised $110 million from Tencent. It turned unicorn (startup with a valuation of over $1 billion) in November 2019 after a secondary investment from Steadview Capital, an Asia-focused alternative asset manager. Its popularity skyrocketed first after IPL and ICC both signed them on as the official partner. It now has 75 million users on its platform and has a robust model to go with - as it earns 15-20% of a gamer’s winnings. Jain believes that there is a lot of potential ahead for fantasy gaming. “India is a large market to address where 700 million people expected to use sports online in India in the next few years,” he said. Other than providing a platform for gaming, Jain believes that their offering provides with something more--- a way to overcome tediousness. “Indians are bored that's why they keep looking at their phones. Suddenly because of Jio everyone has data and access, we need to engage them and provide entertainment. The reason why Dream11 is popular because we give that on something they love – sports,” he said. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/dream11-will-sell-sports-merchandise-and-game-tickets-on-fancode/articleshow/72066243.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Dream11-backed Fancode will sell sports merchandise and game tickets</a>

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<ul><li>The Indian government is reportedly all set to increase <keyword id="6354679" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="gst" source="Orion">GST</keyword> on online gaming to 28%, a proposal that could spell trouble for the industry and players alike. </li><li>The online gaming industry is expected to cross $5 billion valuation by 2025, but the taxman’s greed could kill the golden-egg laying hen. </li><li>Experts are worried about the impact this could have on the industry – both the players and the businesses, which are still in their early days. </li></ul>The Indian government is reportedly all set to tax casinos, online gaming and horse racing at the highest slab of GST – 28%. Looks like the taxman is intent on treating these recreational activities and skills on par with tobacco, cigarettes, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/28-gst-on-crypto-transactions-india-is-reportedly-mulling-another-tax-levy-next-week/articleshow/92407767.cms">cryptocurrencies</a> and luxury cars. Online betting, gambling, casinos and horse racing have long been treated ‘unfairly’ by the Indian taxman – while GST has been considerably moderate at 18% until now. Winnings and other income earned from these activities have been taxed at the highest rate of 30% without any deductions whatsoever. Now, a new <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/28-gst-likely-on-casinos-online-gaming-horse-races-on-gross-revenue/articleshow/92474293.cms?from=mdr">report</a> suggests that the government is mulling increasing the GST rate to 28% – the highest in effect currently. This will be applicable on compulsory food and beverages as well, driving up the costs for businesses and participants. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="92356710" title="INTERVIEW: The big picture on 5G, Big Tech-telco war with COAI’s Dr SP Kochhar" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Fantasies are taxed too, and that too doubly" comment="subhead" text="Fantasies are taxed too, and that too doubly">Fantasies are taxed too, and that too doubly</cmsannotation> The government proposal says that GST will be charged on the gross revenue, not the net value added, which goes against both global tax ethics – as well as the very foundation of the GST regime, which intends to remove the undesirable double taxation effect. "Taxing online gaming, horse racing, and casinos at gross revenue instead of net value addition would be a departure from the global tax ethics," Rajat Mohan, senior partner, AMRG &amp; Associates told PTI. This could have an adverse impact on the entire industry. For instance, the online gaming sector which includes the likes of MPL, Zupee, Winzo and other startups, is expected to cross $5 billion in valuation by 2025, according to a <a href="https://www.ibef.org/blogs/india-s-nascent-gaming-industry-on-the-rise">IBEF report</a>. The government earned nearly ₹1,500 crore from fantasy sports in the form of taxes in FY21. A Deloitte report says that the combined industry contribution could cross a whopping ₹16,000 crore cumulatively over the next two years. And the taxman believes that he found a goose which lays golden eggs. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="The costly game of confusion" comment="subhead" text="The costly game of confusion">The costly game of confusion</cmsannotation> The online gaming industry has been plagued by the ambiguous nature of government’s tax policies. The taxman has often been said to be confused about the nature of online games – whether those involve skills or are just gambling. It might be justified to tax gambling at the highest rate of tax, but experts believe that punishing games of skill in the same manner is unfair. To make matters worse, the government wants to raise the tax from 18% to 28%. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Mukesh Ambani, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and more, to be affected" comment="subhead" text="Mukesh Ambani, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and more, to be affected">Mukesh Ambani, <keyword id="6398943" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="rakesh-jhunjhunwala" source="Orion">Rakesh Jhunjhunwala</keyword> and more, to be affected</cmsannotation> This can also have an adverse impact on telcos, which are banking on online gaming as a new revenue stream as the industry seems to be entering a phase of stagnation. “Rather than being just the pipe, telcos like Jio (RIL owned) and Bharti are focusing on gaming as an incremental source of ad/subscription revenue. In fact, RIL believes that gaming in India will be bigger than music, movies and television shows put together,” said a report by Bank of America Securities. This could also impact <keyword id="201442" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="delta-corp" source="Orion">Delta Corp</keyword>, the only listed casino operator in the country which has seen its fortunes fade away, with even Rakesh Jhunjhunwala paring down his holdings in the company considerably. <div type="javascript" title="Custom" contenttype=""><cdata><![CDATA[]]></cdata></div> “This would be a distress the business model to a great extent as the touted super tax will have to be funded either by the platform, who do not make that kind of money in this business or would go on to reduce the prize pool size – effectively bringing down the interest in customer engagement,” Adarsh Somani, senior partner at ELP Law, told Business Insider India. This would wreak havoc on the gaming industry, and even if the government wants to reduce difficulties by offering a single – but higher – rate of tax, the valuation methodology will have to be made clear, Somani added. As things stand today, there is plenty of ambiguity that will have to be worked out by the government – even a small misstep could spell a lot of trouble for the gaming industry and its participants. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/auto-and-finance-stocks-can-bounce-back-even-if-the-market-crashes-in-july/articleshow/92436186.cms">Auto and finance stocks can bounce back even if the market crashes in July</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/rbi-kept-the-rupee-exceptionally-stable-so-far-and-the-tide-could-turn-for-the-better-say-experts/articleshow/92414356.cms">RBI kept the rupee ‘exceptionally’ stable so far, and the tide could turn for the better say experts</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/interview-the-big-picture-on-5g-big-tech-telco-war-with-coais-dr-sp-kochhar/articleshow/92356710.cms">INTERVIEW: The big picture on 5G, Big Tech-telco war with COAI’s Dr SP Kochhar</a>

India is betting on casinos, online games and horse races to fill its coffers

<ul><li><keyword id="6214644" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dream11" source="Orion">Dream11</keyword> reported an operational revenue of ₹2,070 crore in FY20, compared to ₹356.5 crore reported by <keyword id="13886" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="chennai-super-kings" source="Orion">Chennai Super Kings</keyword>.</li><li>Dream11 allows gamers to create a team of real players for an upcoming match and compete with other fans for cash rewards.</li><li>Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, Sikkim and Andhra Pradesh have banned real-money games.</li></ul>Even as the government of India is running after the country’s fantasy gaming segment to bring it under stricter regulations, Dream11 has crossed the revenue of many cricket teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The fantasy gaming company Dream11, which allows gamers to create a team of real players for an upcoming match and compete with other fans for cash rewards, recorded an operational revenue of <a href="https://entrackr.com/2021/09/dream11-revenue-crosses-rs-2000-cr-in-fy20-with-rs-181-cr-in-profits/">₹2,070 crore</a> in the financial year 2020 that ended in March last year. The Mumbai-based gaming firm is also <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/dream11-parent-company-looking-for-an-ipo-in-the-us/articleshow/82139123.cms">looking </a>to go for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States (US). This is over five times bigger than Chennai Super Kings’ revenue of <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/chennai-super-kings-fy21-profit-slips-20-yoy-to-rs-40-26-crore-7388721.html">₹356.53 crore</a> of FY2020. Chennai Super Kings has won three IPL trophies in the last 13 years, and has been a first runner-up five times. It also stands at the first position in the ongoing IPL 2021 series. The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led cricket team reported a revenue of ₹253.69 crore in the financial year 2021. Dream11’s financial statement for FY21 is not yet publicly available. Dream11 claims to have crossed 110 million users in the last one year. The company also achieved over 5.3 million user concurrency in October 2020 during IPL 2020. What does Dream11 do? If India and Pakistan cricket teams are set to compete, users will select their preferred team of real players. The gamer will earn points based on the players’ performance in the real-life match. The prize includes cash rewards. ALSO WATCH: Dream11, lists out five questions startups should ask themselves before they go global <div type="Youtube" id="sPpWIpCYbN0" title="Dream11, lists out five questions startups should ask themselves before they go global" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sPpWIpCYbN0/mqdefault.jpg"></div> While the cricketers are competing on the field, the gamer just has to estimate which players are more likely to score in the sporting event. Not just cricket, Dream11 also offers football, basketball, hockey, kabbadi and more. Dream11 was founded by Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth about 13 years ago. The company claims to have over 100 million users registered on its platform, even though the <keyword id="12142668" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dream11-app" source="Orion">Dream11 app</keyword> is not present on Google Play store due to the app store’s policies that prohibit real-money games. States like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are considering a ban on real money gaming, saying that it’s a digital form of betting. Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, Sikkim and Andhra Pradesh have also banned the industry altogether. However, the Supreme Court has <a href="https://m.economictimes.com/tech/startups/supreme-court-upholds-dream11-fantasy-sports-format-as-game-of-skill/articleshow/85040855.cms">decided </a>in favour of the fantasy gaming industry, calling them skill gaming instead of gambling. <div type="javascript" title="Custom" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> SEE ALSO <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/salesforce-ventures-backs-indian-payments-giant-razorpay-as-it-looks-to-expand-further-outside-india/articleshow/86388953.cms">Salesforce Ventures backs Indian payments giant RazorPay as it looks to expand further outside India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/sbi-cards-adani-ports-hcl-tech-and-other-top-stocks-to-watch-out-for-on-september-21/articleshow/86386406.cms">SBI Cards, Adani Ports, HCL Tech and other top stocks to watch out for on September 21</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/collapse-of-evergrande-may-haunt-tata-steel-jspl-nalco-and-other-metal-stocks/articleshow/86387294.cms">The collapse of Evergrande, one of China’s largest home developers, is “not a Lehman moment” but the fear may haunt steel and metal stocks in India</a>

Online fantasy gaming startup earns almost five times Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings

<ul><li><keyword id="48485" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bombay-high-court">Bombay High Court</keyword> has dismissed a PIL which claimed <keyword id="6214644" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dream11">Dream11</keyword> encourages gambling. </li><li>The High Court order has said that it is a game of skill, and not chance. </li><li>Earlier, the Punjab and Haryana High Court too had declared the Dream11 format of fantasy sports as legal.</li></ul>Indian gaming unicorn Dream11 has got another big boost – from Bombay High Court no less. The <a href="https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/dream-11-bombay-hc-dismisses-pil-fantasy-league-145760">High Court</a> dismissed a PIL filed by an advocate and said that Dream11 is a game of skill and not of chance. The PIL had claimed that online fantasy league game encourages gambling. This comes after the Punjab and Haryana High Court too declared the Dream11 format of fantasy sports as legal. The order said that the game requires considerable skill and judgment. This order was further ratified by the Supreme Court. The Indian fantasy gaming industry is projected to be a ₹118.8 billion market by 2023. While cricket holds the majority of the market share, other games are picking up too. Dream11 has had a great run this year – from turning a unicorn with a billion Dollar valuation, in April 2019. Its users also swelled to 67 million after IPL in 2019, and was also the official partners for the league. With the ongoing World Cup, Dream11 aims to gain even more. “We expect to have 90 million users by the end of the World Cup and 100 million by the end of 2019,” Bhavit Sheth, COO, Dream11 had told Business Insider in an interview earlier. Sheth and Harsh Jain had co-founded the startup, 11 years ago. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/icc-cricket-world-cup-2019-dream11s-userbase-can-hit-90-million/articleshow/69580087.cms">As England vs South Africa game kicks off, the World Cup is fuelling Dream11's dream run in 2019</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/kapil-dev-becomes-brand-advisor-for-apne11/articleshow/69766260.cms">This 1983 cricket World Cup star just turned brand advisor for India’s latest fantasy gaming startup</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/mobile-premier-league-raises-series-a-funding-of-35-5-million-from-sequoia-india-times-internet-and-goventures/articleshow/69017909.cms">This 7-month old startup has $35.5 million funding from Sequoia and Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador</a>

Two Indian courts have now ruled that online fantasy leagues are legal and a game of skill

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This game is set in and around Boston, and in 2287 which is ten years after the events of Fallout 3 and 210 years after the Great War that took place between the United States and China over natural resources. The Great War ended in a nuclear holocaust in 2077. This game focuses on the Sole Survivor of Vault 111 who is on the search for their missing child, Shaun.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow><bulletContentRow name="B00KIMBVKI_5111605549938577"><bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowHead col="1"></bulletContentRowHead></bulletContentRowHeading><bulletContentRowBody><bulletContentRowCell col="1">Fallout 4 is a must-try when it comes to post-apocalyptic themes.</bulletContentRowCell></bulletContentRowBody></bulletContentRow></bulleteContentBody></bulletContentEmbed>

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