icon Now that the GST has been implemented, is gambling or betting allowed in India?

I'm simply curious if gambling or internet betting are permitted in India now that they are subject to taxes.

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6 months ago


A. Dear client,
Most of the India is subject to the Public Gambling Act of 1867 and the Technology Act of 2000. Under those laws, sports betting is not permitted but individual states have right to make their own laws. According to Public Gambling Act (1867),all kinds of gambling in India are illegal.

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icon Online Betting

I have loss 5 Lakhs on online betting site(dafabet). I have transferred money through PhonePe and I have transactions history. Can I ask refund or money back from those site or do I have any option to

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8 months ago


A. Dear Sir,
You are having a weak case. Without disclosing online betting issue you may try to recover the amount. Since online betting is itself illegal.

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The land in my village has been donated by a farmer to the Zilla Parishad school. But the same land is used by the school headmaster and the school education committee to use the land for farming. W


A. Dear Sir,
Since land was donated for a specific purpose and it is not being used for the said purpose. On that ground you can issue a legal notice and try to get back such land by cancelling donation as the beneficiary violated the terms of donation.

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icon Betting sites

In the famous news app, 'Inshorts', I often encounter betting sites related ads of betting sites like betway, parimatch etc. due to which people are falling in trap of it So (i) Is usage of these sit


A. Hi,
Yes, online betting is legal. However, it is a high risk venture and as such, caution must be exercised when engaging in the activity.
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icon Fantasy sport company - Tamilnadu

Is there any problem running a fantasy sports company in Tamil Nadu?


A. Hi,
If you are operating as a business, you must have yourself registered and obtain the necessary permits.
Besides this, you will have no other issues.
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Hello All, Horse Race betting is legal in India as it is considered a game of Skill rather a game of Chance...The Turf Clubs in various states oversee such activities..My question is....Can an employ


A. 1. if any game is legal, how can bet on the same becomes illegal?
2. you can bet on the same if it is legal,
3. you should opt for proper consultation before reaching any conclusion

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I was playing betting with a guy I did not pay the losing money now he has taken away my bike . Can I put a case against him?


A. Yes you can file complaint against them and betting are illegal activity

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