What the 2025 Act changed, then the state overlay
Online real-money cricket betting is prohibited in Assam under the federal Act in force from 1 May 2026. The older state picture: The Assam Game and Betting Act, 1970 prohibits betting and gambling in the state. That offline statute still matters for in-person play. Online cricket betting is separately prohibited nationwide from 1 May 2026.
What this means for you
Assam already prohibited betting offline. The 2025 Act adds a nationwide ban on offering, advertising and paying for online money games, including cricket betting for a stake. The 1970 Act does not reopen online staking.
Relevant Laws
- Assam Game and Betting Act, 1970
State Legal FAQ
Is cricket betting legal in Assam?
Online, no. The 2025 Act prohibits online money games nationwide from 1 May 2026, including in Assam. Offline, the Assam Game and Betting Act, 1970 still describes betting and gambling. Neither statute licences a cricket exchange. This page is not legal advice.
Sources
Every legal claim on this page traces to the material below. Primary sources are the statute and government notifications themselves.
- The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (Act No. 32 of 2025) — full text(opens in a new tab) — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of IndiaPrimary source
- Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 — official announcement(opens in a new tab) — Press Information Bureau, Government of IndiaPrimary source
- The Online Gaming Act, 2025 — redrawing India's online gaming landscape(opens in a new tab) — Trilegal