WinZO enters US market, unveils new video platform ZO TV

WinZO’s overseas expansion comes after India enforced a sweeping ban on all money-based online games, including skill and chance formats, effective August 22, extending the restrictions to offshore real-money gaming operators serving Indian users

Gurugram-based gaming platform Winzo has announced its entry into the United States, just days after suspending its real-money gaming (RMG) services in India following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. Alongside the expansion, the company unveiled ZO TV, a short-form content hub focused on localized drama series designed for its vast user base.

Co-founder Saumya Singh Rathore highlighted the scale of the opportunity in a social media post, stating that the new platform aims to deliver fresh entertainment formats to Winzo’s 250 million users.

Expanding beyond India

With its US debut, Winzo now operates in three of the top four gaming markets globally, adding to its presence in Brazil, where it launched in 2022. The company described the US entry as a strategic step to not only grow its own footprint but also open doors for Indian game developers through a plug-and-launch distribution model that simplifies access to overseas audiences.

Founded in 2018, Winzo has grown rapidly, reporting an operating revenue of ₹1,055 crore in FY24. The company noted that its pivot toward international markets and new content verticals reflects both regulatory changes in India and the demand for diversified digital entertainment experiences worldwide.

Impact of India’s new online gaming law

The company’s overseas expansion follows a sweeping ban on all forms of money-based online games in India, irrespective of whether they are games of skill or chance. The new law, which came into effect on August 22, also extends to offshore RMG operators catering to Indian users.

In response, Winzo announced that it had ceased RMG operations domestically, assured that user balances would be refunded in full, and confirmed that dues to service partners would be cleared without delays. “While expanding globally, Winzo will continue to serve its Indian audience with multiple offerings through its platform, while responsibly withdrawing services impacted by evolving regulations,” the company said.

The regulatory shift has triggered widespread restructuring across the sector. Dream11, the country’s largest fantasy sports operator, has decided to exit RMG and is reportedly venturing into fintech with a gold loan service branded Dream Money. Other major platforms, including Zupee, Probo, and Mobile Premier League (MPL), have also transitioned entirely to free-to-play social games to remain compliant.