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Odisha labourer becomes crorepati overnight after winning Rs 3 crore with online gaming

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Odisha labourer Guru Charan Jamuda becomes a millionaire by winning Rs 3 crore in My11 Circle during an IPL match. Investing Rs 49 earned him wealth and a Mahindra Thar.

Charan celebrates with his family after the mega lottery

A daily wager from Odisha, India, has experienced an extraordinary transformation, as an online game turned him into a millionaire practically overnight. The labourer Guru Charan Jamuda, who hails from Revansapur village in the Joda block of Keonjhar district, turned his life around overnight by playing the ‘My11Circle’.

By strategically creating a fantasy cricket team for an IPL match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), he secured the astonishing win. His life-changing fortune after winning the substantial prize money through the online gaming has now become the talk of the town.

A Life-Altering Victory:

On 25 March, the IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings became a life-changing event for Jamuda. By investing a mere Rs 49, his selected team secured him a prize of Rs 3 crore as well as a Mahindra Thar vehicle.

“I can't believe it. It's like a dream come true after years of hard work,” said a visibly amazed Guru Charan. This unexpected windfall marks a dramatic change from his routine work as a daily wage labourer.

Gurucharan's strategic decisions in forming his team demonstrated skilful precision, reflecting his keen understanding of the game's dynamics, which has now catapulted him to newfound wealth and opportunities.

Rise of Fantasy Sports in India

The incident underscores the growing impact and appeal of fantasy sports apps across India, allowing everyday people a platform to aspire to significant financial gain. Such platforms provide users the opportunity to engage actively with their favourite sports, leveraging their knowledge in hopes of achieving financial rewards.

Community Impact

This extraordinary win is not only a personal triumph for Gurucharan but also serves as an inspiring tale for his community in Odisha, highlighting how digital platforms can offer unforeseen opportunities, even in the most unexpected corners of the country.

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