Is cricket betting legal in India?

gulab

Cricket is by far the most watched and followed sport in India. The betting market circulating the game has seen immense growth with the advent of T20 and tournaments like IPL. However, many people have a question: is cricket betting a legal activity in India? Tell us:

chetan

In simple terms. Yes. Cricket betting is completely legal in India.
However, states define their own laws. States like Telangana have completely banned betting and gambling of any nature. Still, other states offer different markets and betting avenues in cricket.

gopal

The answer is Yes. Cricket and betting of any form are legal in India, and the constitution allows different states to enforce bans on such activities. States like Sikkim and Goa have no restrictions on betting, while Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh are strictly against betting.

sourav

Yes. Cricket betting is legal in India. The players should check the legitimacy of the site they are betting on and ensure that online gambling is permitted by the state government authorities.