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The Public Gambling Act 1867 is the federal law, but states set their own rules. Games of skill are generally permitted; games of chance are restricted or banned. The online market is large but mostly operates offshore in a grey area.

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Is online gambling legal in India?

The legal status of online gambling in India is unsettled. Some forms operate in a grey area.

The Public Gambling Act 1867 is the federal law, but states set their own rules. Games of skill are generally permitted; games of chance are restricted or banned. The online market is large but mostly operates offshore in a grey area.

Regulators

  • State-level (Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Goa) — Skill games, lottery
Bonuses

Bonuses in India

Bonuses offered by licensed India operators and how to evaluate them.

Sportsbook · LegalLicensed sportsbookUp to local currency welcome offer · T&Cs apply, 18+

Welcome bet credits

Stake a fixed amount on settled sports markets and receive bet credits. Wagering: 1× credit stake; min odds apply; not withdrawable.

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Operator · LegalCashback or insuranceRefund as bonus bet if a multi loses

Same-game multi back-up

Refund as bonus bet if one leg of a multi loses. Stake at a minimum per leg. Bonus bet stake not returned.

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Lottery · LegalState lotterySyndicate entries · INR

Lottery & raffles

Where state lotteries operate online, buying tickets is legal. Winnings are paid in local currency with no wagering.

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Payments

Deposits & withdrawals used in India

Common rails used by licensed operators in India.

UPI / Google Pay / PhonePe

local payment method

Instant

Paytm

ewallet payment method

Instant

NetBanking

bank payment method

Instant

Crypto (offshore only)

crypto payment method

10–60 min
Games

Games in India

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Safety

Safety & self-exclusion

Self-exclusion in this country

No national scheme.

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