2016/17 football betting

In the 2016/17 football season, the Indian sports betting market witnessed significant growth with the emergence of several local products catering to cricket and football enthusiasts. Local platforms like Dream11 and MyTeam11 gained immense popularity by offering fantasy sports betting experiences.

These Indian products revolutionized sports betting by introducing fantasy leagues where users could create their virtual teams and compete based on real player performances. The 2016/17 football season saw these platforms expand their offerings to include major international tournaments like the English Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

Local payment gateways such as Paytm and UPI integration made transactions seamless for Indian users. The products were designed keeping in mind Indian user preferences, with mobile-first interfaces and regional language support becoming standard features.

Regulatory frameworks in India during this period allowed for skill-based fantasy sports, which helped these local products thrive while maintaining legal compliance. The success of these Indian betting products during the 2016/17 football season laid the foundation for the massive growth of the fantasy sports industry in subsequent years.