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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Namita Singh

India gambling ban leaves major brands scrambling – including main sponsor of national cricket team

India’s sweeping new gambling law has triggered a major upheaval in the country’s online gaming industry, with a fantasy sports giant pulling out as lead sponsor of the national cricket team just weeks before a key tournament.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that representatives of Dream11, a company valued at about $8bn, informed the chief executive that they could not continue their sponsorship in light of the new legislation.

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