Inside India's Multi-billion Dollar Gaming Boom: Dreams, Data, and Disruption Fuel a Digital Revolution

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India’s gaming boom is creating careers, millionaires, and regulatory tussles — driven by e-sports and mobile-first users.
Inside India's Multi-billion Dollar Gaming Boom: Dreams, Data, and Disruption Fuel a Digital Revolution
India’s gaming revolution is rewriting careers, culture, and capital flows across the country. 

1 A.M. Nakul Sharma is prepping for the most anticipated BGMI match he’s been waiting to play for over a year. For the 16-year-old, it’s not just another game. It’s his gateway to becoming India’s next digital sports star.

Elsewhere, Anand Kushwaha, a daily wage labourer from Bihar’s Chapra district, had almost given up on life. But thanks to affordable Internet and a fascination for fantasy sports, Anand’s fortunes flipped overnight. He won ₹1 crore on Dream11.