Dream11's 'online fantasy games' is a game of skill and not 'betting'

Last updated: 27 October 2020

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The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that Dream11's online fantasy sports games are games of skill and not betting or gambling. The court found that the outcome of these games is determined by the participant's skill rather than chance. This decision affirms that operating fantasy sports is a legitimate business activity protected by the Indian Constitution.

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Rajasthan High COurt

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The Hon'ble HC, Rajasthan in the matter of Ravindra Singh Chaudhary vs. Union of India [D. B. Civil Writ Petition No. 20779/2019 dated October 16, 2020] held that Dream11's online fantasy sports games are not betting/gambling.

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D. B. Civil Writ Petition No. 20779/2019 dated October 16, 2020

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