Rummy, poker, esports platforms likely to benefit from IPL suspension

Mumbai-based Tanmay Shandilya, 22-year-old MBA student, who used to actively play fantasy cricket during the Indian Premier League (IPL) has now shifted to other games after the cricket tournament was suspended a few days ago as players, coaches and staff were found covid positive.

“I have now shifted to English Premier League (football) which is underway. I also actively play FIFA and rummy games online,” he said.

With IPL being suspended indefinitely, the users of fantasy gaming, which entirely depends on live sports, are looking at a variety of options. They could range from real money gaming platforms (RMG) dealing in rummy and poker games, shooter mobile games or even other esports platforms.