FIR against fantasy platform Sportasy under new Haryana gambling law; pressure mounts on Dream11, My11Circle, others

An FIR has been filed against the fantasy gaming platform Sportasy in Haryana under the state's newly amended gambling law. This is one of the first major actions taken under the new legislation, which aims to regulate online gaming and curb activities considered to be gambling. The FIR increases the legal and regulatory pressure on the entire fantasy sports industry in India, including major players like Dream11 and My11Circle. The key legal question revolves around whether these platforms host games of "skill" or "chance." The new Haryana law has likely set stricter definitions, bringing many real-money gaming platforms under scrutiny. This development creates significant uncertainty for the fantasy sports sector, which could face similar legal challenges in other states that are also looking to tighten their regulations on online gaming, potentially impacting their operations and revenue models.