Mobile Premier League Layoffs
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Mobile Premier League has 2 publicly reported layoff rounds on record between May 30, 2022 and September 1, 2025. A total of about 400 employees were affected across these rounds.
Layoff history
Mobile Premier League announced it would cut roughly 60% of its India-based workforce in September 2025, affecting approximately 300 of its 500 India employees, after the country's government banned paid online gaming. The legislation, which received presidential assent on August 22, prohibits games where users pay fees or stake money for monetary gain. CEO Sai Srinivas acknowledged the gravity of the decision in a statement to staff: "It is with a heavy heart we have decided we will be downsizing our India team significantly. We are committed to providing those impacted with every possible support during this transition period." India had accounted for 50% of MPL's revenues, and Srinivas confirmed the company expected to generate no revenue from that market going forward. The affected roles spanned marketing, operations, engineering, legal, and finance. MPL said it would redirect resources toward its international business in the US, Europe, and Brazil.
Reason: India paid gaming ban eliminated primary revenue market
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Mobile Premier League disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its Bengaluru operations in May 30, 2022. Approximately 100 roles were eliminated.
Source: moneycontrol.com
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