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Gameskraft lays off 120 employees

EntrackrEntrackr · 5m ago
Gameskraft lays off 120 employees
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Gameskraft, one of India’s largest real-money gaming companies, has laid off about 120 employees across teams as part of a restructuring exercise triggered by the government’s blanket ban on online money games. The layoffs come at a turbulent time for the firm, which is also reeling from a fraud scandal involving former CFO Ramesh Prabhu, who allegedly siphoned off Rs 270 crore over nearly five years. An FIR has been filed against him following the company’s complaint at Bengaluru’s Marathahalli police station. Affected employees will receive severance pay, leave encashment, and extended group health insurance until March 2026, with an option to convert policies to individual plans. Founder Prithvi Singh said the decision was forced by “external realities” and not employee performance, adding that Gameskraft would support outgoing staff during their transition. Founded in 2017, Gameskraft had been one of the fastest-growing real-money gaming firms, operating platforms like Rummyculture and Pocket52, both of which have now been shut following the new law. According to TheKredible, the company’s FY25 net profit dropped 25% to Rs 706 crore because of the 28% GST, increased taxes, and one-time accounting changes. However, the company’s revenue rose 12% to Rs 3,896 crore from Rs 3,475 crore in FY24. Gameskraft joins other gaming firms downsizing after the ban. A23 Rummy (Head Digital Works) cut 500 jobs, Zupee axed 170, MPL is shrinking up to 60% of staff, and Baazi Games has reduced headcount by 200. Games24x7 is reportedly laying off 70% of its workforce.

Dream Sports restructures business as over 100 executives exit

EntrackrEntrackr · 1d ago
Dream Sports restructures business as over 100 executives exit
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Dream Sports, the parent of Dream11, has reorganised its operations following regulatory challenges in the real-money gaming (RMG) sector, leading to the exit of more than 100 executives. After the online gaming ban in August last year, Dream Sports reorganised into multiple startups including Dream11 (pivoted), FanCode, DreamSetGo, DreamCricket, Dream Play, Dream Money, and Dream Horizon. Confirming the development to Entrackr, a Dream Sports spokesperson said, “Dream11’s 700 employees were redistributed across these startups based on experience. Around 15% chose to leave for larger companies or start their own ventures, while attrition is only slightly higher than the earlier 10%.” According to Dream Sports, it currently has around 950 employees. Following the ban on real-money gaming, Dream Sports has shifted from fantasy gaming to a global sports entertainment platform, with creator-led watch-alongs, fan interactions, banter streams, and free-to-play fantasy formats. Dream11’s revenue from operations declined 15% year-on-year to Rs 6,759 crore in FY25 from Rs 7,934 crore in FY24. The firm reported a loss of Rs 479 crore in FY25, compared to a profit of Rs 1,295 crore in FY24. According to the company’s filing, costs booked against the domicile shift and directors' benefits led to the loss. The RMG ban had triggered a wave of layoffs across the sector, forcing companies to explore ad-driven and subscription-led monetisation models. The list includes Gameskraft’s 400 layoffs, A23 Rummy (Head Digital Works) cutting 500 jobs, Zupee axing 170, MPL shrinking up to 60% of its staff, and Baazi Games reducing its headcount by 200. Games24x7 reportedly laid off 70% of its workforce. Some of these companies are also facing heat from the government's financial investigation agency Enforcement Directorate (ED).

A23 parent lays off 500 employees following RMG ban: Report

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
A23 parent lays off 500 employees following RMG ban: Report
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Head Digital Works, the parent company of A23 Rummy, A23 Poker, and Cricket.com, has laid off approximately 500 employees, nearly two-thirds of its workforce. The move comes after India enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which imposes a blanket ban on real-money online gaming. Last week, A23 also filed a petition before the Karnataka High Court challenging the newly enacted law. The next hearing is scheduled for September 8 at 2:30 PM. “At Head Digital Works, our people have been central to our growth and it was with careful consideration that we took the decision to let go of a significant part of our workforce. We will ensure that this transition is handled with responsibility, providing meaningful severance and support to those impacted, and we remain grateful for their contributions. While recent regulatory changes necessitated this step, we are confident that a balanced framework will evolve over time, and we remain committed to building a resilient future and exploring new opportunities for the company," said Siddharth Sharma, CEO, Head Digital Works. The decision was announced in a company-wide town hall, and the firm now has about 200 employees focused on key teams. Meanwhile, Head Digital Works is evaluating new business opportunities beyond gaming to build a sustainable future. Head Digital Works further highlighted the broader impact on the sector, warning of job losses affecting over 200,000 people and threats to foreign and domestic investments in India’s booming Rs 23,440 crore online skill gaming industry. Following the ban, more layoffs are expected across real-money gaming platforms. Recently, Bengaluru-based unicorn MPL was in the news for cutting about 60% of its staff in India, roughly 300 employees.

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