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India Gambling Laws 2026 — the citizen's full map
✅ Legal
Casinos in Goa / Daman / Sikkim (in-person only) · state lotteries in 13 states · online skill games on OGRAI-registered platforms (from 1 May 2026).
❌ Illegal (everywhere)
Online satta · offshore betting apps (Parimatch, 1xBet, Dafabet, Lotus365, Stake, Fairplay, Betway, Mostbet) · surrogate ads (1xBat, Dafanews) · online chance games · private lotteries · anything real-money online in TN, AP, Telangana.
Tax (even on illegal winnings)
30% flat under §115BBJ + 30% TDS at withdrawal under §194BA. AIS sees offshore-app credits.
In trouble
Cybercrime: 1930 (24×7) + cybercrime.gov.in within 72 hours. Family help (gambling addiction): 1860-2662-345 (Vandrevala, 24×7, free).
The 9 deep-dive guides
Is Satta legal? · IPL betting apps · New Online Gaming Act 2026 · State-by-state map · 7 tricks satta apps use · Your son is playing — what to do · How UPI fraud works · Complaint guide · Tax on winnings (§115BBJ)
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