State eligibility
Real-money games are restricted in some Indian states. Where the desk's app operates, the eligibility list is published on the app's signup page and on the responsible-play page. The desk does not publish a benefit for users in restricted states, and the sign-up route is blocked for users in those states.
Public Gambling Act
The Public Gambling Act 1867 is the central framework. State amendments vary; the desk does not give legal advice, and the desk is not a substitute for a lawyer. The desk's read is sourced from the MeitY advisories and the public-domain legal databases, and is updated when those sources change.
Online Gaming Act 2025
The Online Gaming Act 2025 is the new framework for online real-money games. The desk's read of the Act is published on this page and on the responsible-play page. Where the Act changes the desk's coverage, the desk updates the read within 24 hours and publishes a correction note.
Verification
The legality read is verified against the MeitY advisories, the Online Gaming Act 2025, and the state-level public-domain legal databases. Where the desk is not sure, the desk publishes a verification-needed note rather than a confident read.
State eligibility in detail
Real-money games are restricted in some Indian states. Where the desk's app operates, the eligibility list is published on the app's signup page and on the responsible-play page. The desk does not publish a benefit for users in restricted states, and the sign-up route is blocked for users in those states. The eligible-state list is updated when the state policy changes.
Online Gaming Act 2025 in detail
The Online Gaming Act 2025 is the new framework for online real-money games. The desk's read of the Act is published on this page and on the responsible-play page. Where the Act changes the desk's coverage, the desk updates the read within 24 hours and publishes a correction note. The desk's read is sourced from the public-domain Act text and the MeitY advisories.
Legal FAQs in detail
Is zocket legal in my state? Check the eligible-state list on the app's signup page. The list is updated when the state policy changes. Is the desk's read a legal opinion? No — the desk's read is sourced from public-domain material. For a legal opinion, consult a lawyer. Where can I find the MeitY advisories? On the MeitY website, in the public-domain advisories archive.
Legal verification
The legality read is verified against the MeitY advisories, the Online Gaming Act 2025, and the state-level public-domain legal databases. Where the desk is not sure, the desk publishes a verification-needed note rather than a confident read. The desk's verification trail is on the contact page.
Extended reading
The legality read is the desk's compliance surface. The eligible-state list is the desk's app surface. The responsible-play page is the desk's policy surface. The three are designed to be read together — a legality read without an eligible-state list is a read without an app; an eligible-state list without a legality read is an app without a read. The desk's editorial system is the three, not any one alone.
The desk on fantasy sports
Fantasy sports are a game of skill in India. The Public Gambling Act 1867 exempts games of skill. The Online Gaming Act 2025 provides a new framework for online real-money games. The desk's coverage of fantasy sports is editorial — match context, player form, captain reads. The desk's coverage is not a legal opinion.
The desk on state rules
State rules vary. The desk's read is sourced from the MeitY advisories and the public-domain legal databases. Where the desk is not sure, the desk publishes a verification-needed note. The desk's read is not a legal opinion. The desk's read is the desk's accountability.
The desk on age
Real-money games are for users aged 18 and over. The desk verifies age at signup. The desk cancels the account and refunds the balance for any user found to be under 18. The verification is automatic. The verification is the desk's accountability.
The desk on fantasy sports in detail
Fantasy sports are a game of skill in India. The Public Gambling Act 1867 exempts games of skill. The Online Gaming Act 2025 provides a new framework for online real-money games. The desk's coverage of fantasy sports is editorial — match context, player form, captain reads. The desk's coverage is not a legal opinion.
The desk on state rules in detail
State rules vary. The desk's read is sourced from the MeitY advisories and the public-domain legal databases. Where the desk is not sure, the desk publishes a verification-needed note. The desk's read is not a legal opinion. The desk's read is the desk's accountability.
The desk on age in detail
Real-money games are for users aged 18 and over. The desk verifies age at signup. The desk cancels the account and refunds the balance for any user found to be under 18. The verification is automatic. The verification is the desk's accountability.
Read more
The legality read is the desk's compliance surface. The eligible-state list is the desk's app surface. The responsible-play page is the desk's policy surface. The three are designed to be read together — a legality read without an eligible-state list is a read without an app; an eligible-state list without a legality read is an app without a read. The desk's editorial system is the three, not any one alone.
The desk on fantasy sports in detail
Fantasy sports are a game of skill in India. The Public Gambling Act 1867 exempts games of skill. The Online Gaming Act 2025 provides a new framework for online real-money games. The desk's coverage of fantasy sports is editorial — match context, player form, captain reads. The desk's coverage is not a legal opinion.
The desk on fantasy cricket
Fantasy cricket is a game of skill in India. The desk's coverage of fantasy cricket is the most extensive — every match, every captain read, every form arrow. The desk's editorial line is the same — match context, player form, captain reads.
Fantasy football is a game of skill in India. The desk's coverage of fantasy football is the ISL, I-League, and the Indian national teams. The desk's editorial line is the same — match context, player form, captain reads.
The desk on fantasy kabaddi
Fantasy kabaddi is a game of skill in India. The desk's coverage of fantasy kabaddi is the Pro Kabaddi League and the Indian national team. The desk's editorial line is the same — match context, player form, captain reads.