Will MPL Shut Down, and Will Cash Games & Deposits Return?

August 28, 2025 5 minutes Posted by - vegas11

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Everyone in India knows by now - MPL has stopped deposits and cash games. But this looks temporary. MPL may bring them back once it launches games that follow Indian laws!

The big doubt is: How long will it take? And can MPL survive till then without revenue? These are the questions every MPL player is asking - let’s break it down.

Will MPL Shut Down After Stopping Deposits?

MPL has always relied on cash games to run its platform. Even though deposits are now restricted, the company is not at immediate risk of shutting down - though job cuts are possible.

After all, MPL has more than 100 million users in India. As long as it continues to roll out free games, host tournaments with prizes or cash rewards, or even shift to ads and subscriptions, there’s no need to worry that MPL will close operations anytime soon.

Do you think cash games should exist?

Will MPL Bring Back Real-Money Games?

As one of India’s leaders in the cash gaming industry, MPL will surely push to launch skill-based games that meet regulations while dropping titles seen as chance-based, to regain approval for real-money gaming.

In the short term - within 3 to 6 months - deposits are unlikely to return so quickly. But MPL will probably find a way to bring back real-money games in the future.

Until then, players will need to stick with MPL’s free games and wait for clearer regulations before expecting any big changes.

Which free games can we play on MPL now?

As of August 2025, MPL offers around 22 free games (the list may change in the future):

Rummy Series
Ludo Series
Fruit Dart
Pool Champs
3 Patti
Snakes & Ladders
Call Break
Speed Chess
Spades
Bingo
Solitaire
Brick Blast
Block Puzzle

MPL App is No Longer on Google Play Store

The MPL app can’t be downloaded from the Google Play Store anymore.

The only way to get it is from the official MPL website, where you can download the APK installer: https://www.mpl.live/

Can I use offshore sites?

Yes, the law applies only to Indian platforms. International legal platforms remain open.

Withdrawals Still Work on MPL

Even though MPL has paused the deposit feature, players can still withdraw all their remaining cash from the MPL app.

The KYC verification process is also working normally and has not been disabled.

Withdrawal Deductions: 18% GST & 30% TDS

18% GST is deducted from your deposit balance.
30% TDS applies on net winnings (total winnings - deposits), if positive.

Example:
Wallet Balance = ₹10,000

Deposits = ₹6,000 → GST = ₹1,080 (18% of ₹6,000)
Winnings = ₹4,000 → TDS = ₹1,200 (30% of ₹4,000)

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Withdraw quickly! MPL hasn’t confirmed payout time. it may take 1–2 days or even longer.

MPL is not doing sponsorships or celebrity ads right now.

MPL was once known for its flashy marketing - sponsoring e-sports events and even bringing in big celebrities like Virat Kohli as brand ambassadors.

For now, MPL is expected to pause such high-profile promotions, shifting resources toward product development and adapting to new regulations.

Will Players Be Punished for Playing Real-Money Games

According to India’s Online Gaming Bill (August 2025), players will not face penalties for playing real-money games. For now, players are treated as victims, not criminals.

The punishments target operators and promoters:

Promoters/endorsers → up to 2 years in jail and/or fines up to ₹50 million.
Operators/platforms → up to 3 years in jail and/or fines up to ₹100 million.

Try Other Cash Rummy, Ludo, and Aviator Games

On MPL, the most popular cash games have always been Rummy, Ludo, Aviator, Chess, and more.

Even though they can’t be played on MPL right now, other platforms still offer similar cash games.