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Edition · No. 11Thursday, 30 July 2026Live · Last update 09:42 IST
State-wise eligibility

Where fantasy cricket contests are allowed in India.

A state-by-state map of where paid fantasy-cricket contests are legally permitted, where they are restricted, and where rules are still evolving. State rules change — verify before you enter.

The state grid

The desk refreshes this grid at the start of every quarter. Operators may impose additional restrictions at the franchise level.

Andhra Pradesh
Restricted
State gaming legislation restricts paid fantasy contests. Check operator terms.
Arunachal Pradesh
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Assam
Restricted
State rules prohibit paid fantasy. Verify before entering.
Bihar
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Chhattisgarh
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Delhi
Allowed
Permitted subject to operator KYC and central MeitY rules.
Goa
Allowed
Permitted under central rules. Goa’s casino regime does not cover online fantasy.
Gujarat
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Haryana
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Himachal Pradesh
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Jharkhand
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Karnataka
Allowed
Permitted after the 2021 High Court clarification. Operator KYC applies.
Kerala
Allowed
Permitted under central rules. The state lottery regime does not cover online fantasy.
Madhya Pradesh
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Maharashtra
Allowed
Permitted. The 2025 Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act provides a central framework.
Manipur
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Meghalaya
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Mizoram
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Nagaland
Restricted
The Nagaland Act prohibits “games of chance” including paid fantasy. Verify before entering.
Odisha
Restricted
State rules restrict paid fantasy. Verify before entering.
Punjab
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Rajasthan
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Sikkim
Restricted
State gaming legislation restricts paid fantasy. Verify before entering.
Tamil Nadu
Restricted
The Tamil Nadu State Gaming Act 2022 restricts paid fantasy. Verify before entering.
Telangana
Restricted
State gaming legislation restricts paid fantasy. Verify before entering.
Tripura
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Uttar Pradesh
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
Uttarakhand
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.
West Bengal
Allowed
No state-level restriction. Operator KYC applies.

Central framework

Two central instruments frame online real-money gaming in India.

Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025

Establishes a national framework for online real-money games, including verification of permissible games, KYC, advertising standards, and the role of Self-Regulatory Bodies (SRBs).

MeitY online gaming rules

The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 require intermediaries to observe diligence on gaming content. Operators must register and comply.

Public Gambling Act 1867

The colonial-era central statute defines “public gambling” and leaves most game-of-skill questions to state law. The 2025 Act harmonises the framework.

Disclaimer

This page is editorial information, not legal advice. State rules change. Confirm eligibility with your fantasy operator before you enter a paid contest.

Last verification: Thursday, 30 July 2026

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Open the responsible-play page for the discipline framework, or check the customer-care desk for state-specific clarification.

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