Whether betting apps are legal or not in India is complex due to the lack of explicit prohibition in the Public Gambling Act (1867).
Some states, such as Telangana, Rajasthan, U.P., Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu outright prohibit applications.
Certain skill-based games are permitted in certain states like Kerala, Sikkim, and Nagaland through licensed operators.
Whereas, states such as West Bengal and Goa lack clear rules governing online gambling, resulting in a grey area.
The Public Gambling Act of 1867 is India's major gambling statute, focused on physical businesses rather than internet gaming.
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