The Unravelling Of WinZO
The ban on real-money gaming (RMG) in 2025 crushed the sector. WinZO, once the sector’s golden child, saw its cofounders get arrested, INR 800 Cr worth of assets frozen, and 70% staff vanish amid the clampdown. So, how did it all go wrong for the battered gaming giant?
In ED’s Crosshairs: WinZO’s woes erupted right after the ban. In November 2025, the ED raided multiple offices of the company over allegations of money-laundering. Investigators alleged that WinZO…

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