Gameskraft, a skill-based online gaming company, has announced a strategic pause in the operations of its Poker platform, Pocket52, as part of a broader plan to reassess and reimagine its long-term approach to the category.
“We remain committed to the Poker ecosystem in India. This pause allows us to reimagine what a best-in-class Poker platform should look like, one that delivers excellence, innovation, and sustainable impact,” the company stated.
“The ‘Add Cash’ feature on Pocket52 will be discontinued on May 22, 2025, and gameplay will end on May 30, 2025. The platform will remain accessible until July 2025 for withdrawals, ensuring that all existing customer funds are secure and accessible through standard processes,” the company added.
Users of the platform will be able to withdraw their remaining funds, and the process will be communicated to all players, according to the company. It added that the operational pause will not affect the company’s headcount.
The move comes at a time when online gaming firms are under pressure from the 28 per cent goods and services tax (GST) regime.
