State eligibility matrix, India, 2026
Paid fantasy entry is allowed in most Indian states. A defined list excludes paid entry. Below is the current matrix and the rule that decides it.
Skill-based fantasy contests are treated differently from gambling under Indian law. Each state applies its own statute. Most states permit paid entry; a defined list excludes paid entry. The operator blocks paid entry from excluded states at the platform level.
Excluded states (as of 2026)
| State | Status | Statute / ruling |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Excluded | AP Gaming Act 1974, 2020 amendment |
| Telangana | Excluded | Telangana Gaming Act 1974, 2017 amendment |
| Assam | Excluded | Assam Game and Betting Act 1970 |
| Odisha | Excluded | Odisha Prevention of Gambling Act 1955 |
| Sikkim | Excluded | Sikkim Casino Games (Control and Tax) Act 2002 |
| Nagaland | Excluded | Nagaland Prohibition of Gambling and Promotion of Online Games of Chance Act 2016 |
| Tamil Nadu | Excluded | Tamil Nadu Gaming Act 1930, 2021 Online Gaming Rules |
| Karnataka | Excluded | Karnataka Police Act 1963, 2021 amendment |
| Meghalaya | Evolving | Meghalaya Prevention of Gambling Act 1970 |
| Mizoram | Evolving | Mizoram Gambling Act 1975 |
| Goa | Evolving | Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act 1976 |
Allowed states
The remaining states, including Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu (excluding paid), Kerala, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, and the Union Territories, generally permit paid fantasy entry. The operator performs the platform-level check at sign-up.
How the operator verifies the state
The operator verifies the state using the device's location, the IP address, and the KYC document. The most accurate signal is the KYC document. If the device location and the KYC document disagree, the operator defers to the KYC document and may request re-verification.
State eligibility is the first check
Before signing up, confirm the state is on the allowed list. The operator blocks paid entry from excluded states at the platform level.
If you are travelling
If you are an Indian resident travelling temporarily outside your home state, the operator's state check is based on the KYC document, not the device location. Travelling does not change the eligibility. If you have permanently relocated, update your KYC document with the operator before signing up to contests.
Tourism-KYC and KYC for new states
Some states require a separate KYC for fantasy entry. The operator handles this at sign-up. The exact flow is: KYC document upload, address verification, and platform-level eligibility check. The process takes 24 to 48 hours in most cases.
Editorial cadence, in detail
Our editorial coverage publishes three articles per week. The articles cover the cricket calendar, the state eligibility matrix, the captain multiplier mechanics, the venue read, the role balance, and the contest slate. The articles are published in the news page.
Article method, in detail
The article method is the editorial method: read the operator's own rules first, cite the state frame, never invent live data, disclose the affiliate, cite the responsible-play path. The article method is the binding rule.
What we do not publish
- We do not publish live scores or live odds.
- We do not publish unverified rumours.
- We do not publish paid predictions.
- We do not publish fabricated player statements.
Tourism-KYC, in detail
Some states require a separate KYC for fantasy entry. The operator handles this at sign-up. The exact flow is: KYC document upload, address verification, and platform-level eligibility check. The process takes 24-48 hours in most cases.
Travelling residents, in detail
If you are an Indian resident travelling temporarily outside your home state, the operator's state check is based on the KYC document, not the device location. Travelling does not change the eligibility. If you have permanently relocated, update your KYC document with the operator before signing up to contests.
Known controversies and edge cases
The state eligibility matrix has evolved over the years. The Andhra Pradesh Gaming Act 1974, the 2020 amendment, and the Telangana Gaming Act 1974, the 2017 amendment, are the most-cited statutes. The Karnataka Police Act 1963, the 2021 amendment, is the local statute. The Tamil Nadu Gaming Act 1930, the 2021 Online Gaming Rules, is the local statute. The Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Goa positions are evolving.
How to file a state eligibility dispute
If the operator blocks the paid entry based on the state eligibility check, the user can open the in-app support ticket. The operator's support team reviews the KYC document and the device location. If the user has permanently relocated, the user must update the KYC document with the operator before signing up to contests.
What we do not publish
- We do not publish state-specific eligibility as a binding rule.
- We do not publish unverified exemptions or workarounds.
- We do not publish the operator's risk-assessment-based blocking.
Frequently asked, deeper cut
Players often ask whether the operator's state check is the same as the state's published statute. The answer is no. The operator performs the platform-level check based on the operator's risk assessment. The statutory check is the legal check.
What we do not publish
- We do not publish state-specific eligibility as a binding rule.
- We do not publish unverified exemptions or workarounds.
- We do not publish the operator's risk-assessment-based blocking.
How to file a state eligibility dispute, in detail
If the operator blocks the paid entry based on the state eligibility check, the user can open the in-app support ticket. The operator's support team reviews the KYC document and the device location. If the user has permanently relocated, the user must update the KYC document with the operator before signing up to contests.
Travelling residents, in detail
If you are an Indian resident travelling temporarily outside your home state, the operator's state check is based on the KYC document, not the device location. Travelling does not change the eligibility. If you have permanently relocated, update your KYC document with the operator before signing up to contests.
Editorial coverage, in detail
The editorial coverage is the state eligibility matrix, the 11 excluded states, the tourism-KYC, the travelling residents, the known controversies, the dispute path, and the editorial method. The coverage is the editorial gateway's commitment.
Frequently asked about state eligibility
Readers often ask whether the operator's state check is the same as the state's published statute. The answer is no. The operator performs the platform-level check based on the operator's risk assessment.
Readers often ask whether the editorial gateway publishes the operator's risk-assessment-based blocking. The answer is no. The editorial gateway does not publish the operator's risk-assessment-based blocking.
Readers often ask whether the editorial gateway publishes state-specific eligibility as a binding rule. The answer is no. The editorial gateway is the informational layer.
Readers often ask whether the editorial gateway publishes unverified exemptions or workarounds. The answer is no. The editorial gateway does not publish unverified exemptions or workarounds.
Readers often ask whether the editorial gateway publishes the operator's KYC document. The answer is no. The editorial gateway does not publish the operator's KYC document.
Readers often ask whether the editorial gateway publishes the operator's platform-level check. The answer is no. The editorial gateway is the informational layer.
Readers often ask whether the editorial gateway publishes the operator's mobile app. The answer is no. The editorial gateway is the informational layer.
Readers often ask whether the editorial gateway publishes the operator's web version. The answer is no. The editorial gateway is the informational layer.
How the operator verifies the state, in detail
The operator verifies the state using three signals: the device's location, the IP address, and the KYC document. The most accurate signal is the KYC document.
What happens if the state is excluded
If the state is on the exclusion list, the operator blocks paid entry at the platform level. The user can still create an account, but the first paid entry is blocked. The block is enforced at the operator's payment partner too.
What we do not publish
We do not publish state-specific eligibility as a binding rule. We do not publish unverified exemptions or workarounds. We do not publish the operator's risk-assessment-based blocking.
Editorial method, in detail
The editorial method is the five-step framework. The method is the binding rule. The state eligibility matrix is the editorial gateway's commitment.
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