Hike, once a unicorn, shuts down as India cracks down on real-money gaming
Hike, which started as a WhatsApp rival before pivoting to real-money gaming, is now sunsetting after India’s sweeping ban.
Hike, which started as a WhatsApp rival before pivoting to real-money gaming, is now sunsetting after India’s sweeping ban.
Several Indian startups, including Dream Sports, MPL, and Zupee, are shutting down their real-money games after parliament passed a bill banning such games.
India is set to ban real-money gaming nationwide under a proposed law that has just passed the lower house of parliament.
The Indian government plans to ban real-money games — whether skill- or chance-based — under its proposed online gaming regulation.