What the 2025 Act changed, then the state overlay
Online real-money cricket betting is prohibited in Delhi under the federal Act in force from 1 May 2026. The older state picture: Online cricket betting is prohibited nationwide from 1 May 2026. Offline, Delhi still sits under the Public Gambling Act 1867, which never licensed internet staking.
What this means for you
The 1867 Act's silence on the internet is not a licence. Online real-money cricket betting is prohibited in Delhi under the 2025 Act.
Relevant Laws
- Public Gambling Act, 1867
State Legal FAQ
Is online betting legal in Delhi?
Online, no. The 2025 Act applies in Delhi from 1 May 2026 and prohibits cricket betting for a stake, advertising it, and handling payments for it. The 1867 Act still describes offline gambling houses; it does not authorise staking on cricket exchanges.
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