Daily fantasy sports （DFS） are online platforms where participants assemble virtual teams of real professional athletes and compete based on their statistical performance in actual games. In India, this concept has gained significant traction with platforms like Dream11 leading the market.
Dream11 is India\“s largest fantasy sports platform, allowing users to create their own teams for cricket, football, kabaddi, basketball, and other sports. Users select real players within a virtual salary cap and earn points based on their actual performance in live matches.
The Indian fantasy sports market has seen exponential growth, with over 100 million users registered on various platforms. The industry operates in a legal gray area in India, with most states considering it a game of skill rather than gambling, which makes it permissible under Indian law.
Major Indian DFS platforms include Dream11, MyTeam11, My11Circle, and Halaplay. These platforms have partnerships with major sports leagues like the Indian Premier League （IPL）, Pro Kabaddi League, and Indian Super League, enhancing their credibility and user engagement. |
