Hike, once a unicorn, shuts down as India cracks down on real-money gaming
TechCrunch Startup News · TechCrunch
September 15, 20254m 11s
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Initially launched as an instant messaging app rivaling WhatsApp in 2012, Hike pivoted to real-money gaming in recent years, with its primary platform, Rush, offering casual games like carrom and ludo for cash prizes, following the shutdown of Hike Messenger in 2021. Rush attracted over 10 million users and generated more than $500 million in gross revenue over its four-year run.
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