What the 2025 Act changed, then the state overlay
Online real-money cricket betting is prohibited in Rajasthan under the federal Act in force from 1 May 2026. The older state picture: Rajasthan follows the Public Gambling Act 1867. A new bill for virtual sports was proposed but not fully implemented.
What this means for you
There is no state licence for online cricket betting in Rajasthan. The 2025 Act prohibits online money games nationwide. Agent-distributed exchange IDs are not a lawful product.
Relevant Laws
- Public Gambling Act, 1867
State Legal FAQ
Is betting legal in Jaipur?
Online cricket betting for money is not legal in Jaipur. The 2025 Act applies nationwide from 1 May 2026 and prohibits offering online money games, advertising them, and handling payments for them. The 1867 Act still describes offline gambling houses, not a licence to stake online.
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