Saralnama300 employees will lose their jobs at Mobile Premier League (MPL). The Indian online gaming app is downsizing after the government banned paid games on 1 Sept 2025. MPL will cut staff in marketing, finance, operations, engineering and legal. The company's India revenue was ₹830 crore last year. CEO Sai Srinivas announced the cuts in an email to staff on 1 Sept 2025. MPL will now focus on free-to-play games in India and paid games in other countries. The ban affects many gaming apps offering paid fantasy cricket, rummy and poker. It aims to reduce financial risks and addiction among youth. (Updated 1 Sep 2025, 09:12 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 300 employees will lose their jobs at Mobile Premier League (MPL)
- The Indian online gaming app is downsizing after the government banned paid games on 1 Sept 2025
- MPL will cut staff in marketing, finance, operations, engineering and legal