What the 2025 Act changed, then the state overlay
Online real-money cricket betting is prohibited in Tamil Nadu under the federal Act in force from 1 May 2026. The older state picture: Tamil Nadu has passed multiple ordinances to ban online gambling, including rummy and poker for stakes.
What this means for you
Tamil Nadu already ran a strict offline and online-gambling regime. The 2025 Act adds a nationwide prohibition on online money games, including cricket betting for a stake.
Relevant Laws
- Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling Act, 2022
State Legal FAQ
Can I play Rummy for money in TN?
Online rummy for a stake is an online money game under the 2025 Act, so it is prohibited nationwide including Tamil Nadu from 1 May 2026. The state's own 2022 statute also targeted online gambling for money. 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