The My11Circle ban shut down all cash fantasy games in India. Dream11 and MPL followed, leaving over 300 million fantasy sports players stranded overnight. The trigger was the 2025 Online Gaming Bill, which banned money games entirely and reshaped the industry.
This article shows what happened after the ban, how the underground fantasy market in India works, and why the biggest risk is losing your money to scams.
My11Circle, the fantasy sports platform owned by Games24x7, was one of the first to be hit by the 2025 Online Gaming Bill in India. The new law forced My11Circle, Dream11, and MPL to shut down all cash fantasy games.
After the 2025 law came into effect, My11Circle quickly shut down its deposit feature. Just like its sister brand, MyCircleRummy under Games24x7, players can withdraw their balance but cannot add new funds. The app still runs fantasy contests, yet there is no real cash to win, only prizes and rewards.
This marked a turning point for the fantasy sports industry in India, affecting millions of players overnight.
Since My11Circle’s core revenue came from player deposits, the ban cut off its main income stream and triggered massive withdrawals, creating a devastating blow to both cash flow and profitability.
The law was clear:
The My11Circle ban on cash fantasy games set off a chain reaction across India’s gaming and sports ecosystem. Analysts point to four areas where the hit is most visible:
The government wanted to shut down harmful habits, but the ban only pushed millions of players into the shadows, where no rules apply.
Should skill games like rummy and fantasy sports be regulated in India?
Bro, let’s be real. The ban wiped out the fantasy scene. The government lost taxes, sponsors disappeared, and jobs vanished. But players didn’t quit.
They slipped into Telegram, WhatsApp, and Discord, from that moment the money started flowing into shady admins’ pockets.
When the ban hit, millions of fantasy sports players rushed into Telegram channels and WhatsApp fantasy groups to keep playing. India has over 300 million fantasy fans, more than the IPL audience, and they weren’t ready to stop.
The shift created an underground fantasy sports market. Telegram channels are noisy with tips and predictions, but the real money flows through WhatsApp, now the main “underground stadium.”
Betting means wiring cash to the admin, who decides payouts and rankings, however he wants. Fair? Bro, forget it. As one player said, “Before, at least we had support. Now it’s just the admin’s face, and sending money feels like lighting a prayer candle.”
Some players took another route, moving to offshore rummy and fantasy apps in Malta or the Caribbean. Indian law doesn’t touch them, so cash games continue. Risky? Sure. But compared to shady WhatsApp admins, a licensed offshore platform feels safer.
Now that legal platforms can’t take deposits, players didn’t quit. They got pushed into the black market and offshore apps. Bro, the black operators are making easy money. If you don’t keep your eyes open, you are the next one walking into their trap.
Why do we call it a scam trap? Because after the My11Circle ban, the underground fantasy market became a playground for cheaters and fraudsters. The moment players moved from regulated apps to Telegram and WhatsApp, scams exploded.
News reports told the story of a student in Andhra Pradesh who lost ₹35,000 in a Telegram fantasy scam. Another player was tricked out of ₹10,000 in a WhatsApp betting scam India (Source: Times of India).
On Reddit, players share horror stories too. One guy said he joined a Discord fantasy group, sent money, and got blocked within minutes.
These are not rare incidents anymore. Fantasy fraud cases in India are happening every single day, and the police can barely track them because cross-platform payments and anonymous accounts make it almost impossible.
As one frustrated player said: “Losing a match I can accept. Losing money to a scam makes my blood boil.” That’s the core problem of the underground fantasy sports market. You don’t lose because of skill. You lose because someone is cheating you.
Bro, this is the My11Circle scam trap we warned about. Once your money is gone, it will never come back.
If you want to stay safe, keep these points in mind:
Bro, I know you want to play fantasy sports, but you don’t need to throw your money away. With platforms like My11Circle shut down, there’s no legal safety net anymore.
The real focus now is on fantasy fraud prevention tips; one wrong move and you’re stuck in a scam.
Experts already warned that if the government doesn’t bring back safe fantasy sports in India, the black market will only grow. And the risk grows with it. This isn’t fear talk, it’s reality. You might win today, but tomorrow the black operators will take it all back.
So here’s the move: Start with free mode and treat fantasy as pure entertainment. No fear of losing money, only the fear that your chosen player underperforms, lol.
For a better vibe, consider platforms with a license and free sign-up, where you can watch live matches while tracking your fantasy points. Way sweeter than wasting cash in some shady WhatsApp group.😎
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