I am NRI currently and living in Singapore. I have been here for couple of months now. I love fantasy sports and I have been using Dream11 since 2017. The question that can I use Dream11 outside India raised when I moved to Singapore as I wasn’t able to access Dream11 as its restricted to India. I figured out some ways by which we can access and enjoy this app from Singapore or any other country just like we used to use it in India, So lets get STARTED…
What is Dream11?
For the people living under the rock, Dream11 is currently number one fantasy sports platform in the world with 220 million+ users playing fantasy cricket, football, kabaddi, basketball, hockey, volleyball, handball, rugby, futsal, American football and baseball on it. Dream11 is the flagship brand of Dream Sports, India’s leading Sports Technology company and has partnerships with several national & international sports bodies and cricketers. The major reason for its popularity is Cricket and fans of cricket in India the 2nd most populated country in the world.
Can I use Dream11 Outside India?
Definetly Yes, but before that also keep the below things in consideration.
Legal Aspects of Using Dream11
As per Article 19(1)(g) of the Indian Constitution, a game of skill where players must use their expertise, talent, knowledge, and strategies to analyse, think, and develop techniques to win is a legal activity.
Winning is possible through judgement and analysis, and not just luck. As a result, fantasy cricket comes under the ambit of a game of skill where players need to use their expertise and knowledge of sports to create fantasy teams.
In February 2020, the Rajasthan High Court mentioned that Dream11 is a game of skill and does not involve offences of betting and gambling while dismissing the public interest litigation (PIL) against it. A challenge to this verdict was dismissed by the Supreme Court of India as well.
In August 2021, the Supreme Court said that fantasy sports have considerable skill and judgement and is, therefore, legal. The success of fantasy games depends on the user’s knowledge, attention, and execution. As a result, success in fantasy cricket is not dependent on probability.
Therefore, Dream11 is legitimate business in India and does not fall under the Public Gambling Act, 1867. According to the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) – the country’s first and only self-regulatory Sports Gaming industry body, games of skill are excluded from the definition of most gambling legislations and therefore are legal to play.
Countries Where Game of Skill are Illegal or Heavily Restricted
Before you use Dream11 app outside India from any of the country you moved to or are traveling kindly note the list of countries where game of skill also falls under the gambling section.
Here is a list of countries where gambling and games of skill are illegal or heavily restricted:
- Iran
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Pakistan
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Brunei Darussalam
- Algeria
- Eritrea
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Somalia
- Sudan
To know in detail about it, you can read this blog – An In-Depth Guide On Countries Where Gambling Is Illegal
Guide – Use Dream11 Outside India
Now as you have gone through all the things about the legality lets check out how I got rid of the question raised in my mind that Can I use Dream11 Outside India or Not?
Before the steps we will like to let you know that our website also provides dream11 predictions and tips which will help you in creating teams on dream11. So kindly checkout our fantasy blog URL below.
Step 1 – Install VPN App
I have gone through all the paid and free VPN apps to connect to Indian server. I find this app called India VPN most powerful, fastand free to use.
Download the app by clicking on this link – India VPN Play Store
Step 2 – Open the India VPN app and connect to the server
Once you open the app, click on Connect button which is placed on the center of the screen to use dream11 outside India.
It will be connect within fraction of seconds.
Step 3 – Open Dream11 App
Once we are connected to Indian server throught the India VPN app you can open Dream11. Thats the Trick.
How to Deposit Cash in Dream11 outside India?
After successfully opening the dream11 app, the next big question is can we deposit cash in dream11 wallet from outside India? The answer is NO We can not deposit money in Dream11 wallet as we need to turn on our location while depositing.
Best Practice
The best practice is to deposit the money in dream11 wallet when you are in India and are yet to leave for the new country.
Alternative way to Deposit Cash in Dream11
The way I use frequently is calling up your friend in India . You can share your credentials with me (only if he is a trusted person like friend or family member) and eventually tell him to add the cash to your wallet. Note that once your friend login you will be automatically logged out from Dream11 in your smartphone as only one device is allowed to access an dream11 account at a time. Once the deposit is done you can login back by your mobile number and OTP.
Conclusion
So you can use dream11 outside India with the steps given above . Also consider the country you are and rules of the country regarding game of skills to avoid unnecessary trouble. Don’t hesitate to try using other VPN apps for the same task as per your comfort. If you have more question look into the FAQ’s of this blog where we tried our best to cover most if questions.
FAQ’s
How can I withdraw my winnings from Dream11 if I am outside India?
You can withdraw your rewards using the same methods available to Indian users, such as bank transfer. Make sure your bank supports international transactions
Will my Dream11 account be affected if I use it from another country?
Your account may not be affected as long as you comply with Dream11’s terms and conditions and the local laws of the country you are in.
Can I play Dream11 using a different currency?
Dream11 primarily operates in Indian Rupees (INR). You may need to convert your currency to INR for transactions.
