Zupee has laid off around 200 employees in its second round of job cuts in less than six months, as the Indian online gaming startup continues to restructure its business following a nationwide ban on real-money gaming.The latest reductions, announced on Friday, affect multiple teams and form part of what the company described as a limited organisational realignment to adapt to the evolving regulatory and market environment. In September, Zupee had cut about 170 roles — roughly 30% of its workforce — shortly after Parliament approved legislation prohibiting all real-money gaming platforms.Zupee said affected employees will receive financial support beyond contractual notice periods, continued health insurance coverage for its full term and access to a Rs 1 crore medical support fund. The company also said impacted staff will be given priority for rehiring as new roles open up.The layoffs follow the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which imposed a blanket ban on real-money gaming while allowing esports and casual social games to continue. The legislation ended years of regulatory uncertainty over whether such games constituted skill or chance, forcing companies to shut down paid offerings or pivot their business models.Zupee was among the first… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
