Gambling in India is mainly regulated by a law introduced back when the country was administrated by the British government, in 1867: the Public Gambling Act. This law decrees that all forms of gambling are illegal. The exact wording of the law prohibits both operating and playing in common gaming houses. (Those found in gaming houses are considered to have been playing unless proven otherwise.)

There are no laws specifically regulating online gambling in India. It is somewhat controversial, whether the law accepted about 150 years ago applies to online gambling or not. The Public Gambling Act states that a gaming house is “(…) any house, walled enclosure, room or place in which cards, dice, tables or other instruments of gaming are kept or used for the profit or gain of the person owning (…)”*

It can be argued that a place where instruments of gaming are used covers online gambling as well, and online casinos are generally considered to be illegal in most Indian states. Another law that may affect online casinos in India is the Information Technology Act passed in 2000. This law prohibits the publication of information over the internet which might corrupt people.

To summarise, operating online casinos is illegal in most of the Indian states. With the notable exception of a single state, Sikkim (read on for details), India does not issue licences to online casinos, which means there are no legally available online casinos in India.

However, the legal status of Indian gamblers playing on international online casino sites is not as straightforward. The Information Technology Act does not cover individual players partaking in online gambling. The Public Gambling Act may prohibit online gambling, but there have been no reports of anyone prosecuted for playing in international online casinos from India.

Sikkim is the only one of India’s 29 states where online casino gambling is regulated and legal.  The Sikkim Online Gaming (Regulation) Act was passed in 2008. This law allowed certain games, specifically Roulette, Black Jack, Pontoon, Punto Banco, Bingo, Casino Brag, Poker, Poker Dice, Baccarat, Chemin-de-for, Backgammon, Keno, and Super Pan 9 to be played online.

Companies who wish to operate an online casino in Sikkim must apply for an online casino licence and pay the associated licensing fee. The online casino licence is valid for a year and may be renewed. The first regular online gambling licence was granted by the state of Sikkim in 2014 to M/s. Future Gaming Solutions Private Ltd. However, to date, no actual online casinos have been established in India.

Online casinos accepting players from India

The following online gambling websites accept players from India:

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• €1500 welcome bonus package, promo code: WELCOME1

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USA players are not accepted, but UK players are accepted. Full list of banned countries can be found in the drop down menu below. All in one gambling destination with poker, sports betting, live dealer games, bingo and over 1000 casino games, all accessibe with one players account (but on separate platforms). You can read the review of 888 Casino here.

Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).

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General bonus terms and conditions at the 888 gambling websites:

• welcome bonuses are only available for new players
• bonuses are available in US Dollars, GBP, Euros or Canadian Dollars
• the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
• the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation

 

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Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal. Playthrough requirement of the free spins: no free spins currently, free spins expire after 14 days

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Wagering limitation:

Game type:	Contribution:
Video slots & other types of slots, Scratch cards, Keno, Race, Arcade, Dice (and all other types of games not specifically mentioned below)	100%
Pai Gow, Caribbean Poker, Triple Card Poker and other kinds of table poker	20%
Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Live casino games, Video poker	10%
Craps	5%

 

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888 Casino does not accept players from:

• Indonesia
• Iran
• Afghanistan
• Australia
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Cuba
• Denmark
• France and overseas regions
• Germany
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• Iraq
• Israel
• Italy
• Kuwait
• Macau
• Philippines
• Puerto Rico
• Romania
• Singapore
• South Korea
• South Sudan
• Spain
• Sudan
• Thailand
• Turkey
• USA and US territories

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• Welcome bonus, 100% up to $100 on your first 8x deposit (up to $800 total)
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USA players accepted, Canada, Netherlands, Israel, France, Australia and UK players are not accepted. You can read the review of Miami Club Casino here.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

Check the gambling website for the most recent bouse promotions and playthrough requirement and wagering limitation information. The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 40x times before withdrawal, depending on the type.

Type of game:	Count towards wagering requirement:
Keno, Dazzling Dice, Poker Slots, Bingo Bucks -	100%
Table games	10%
Blackjack or video poke	10%
Slots	100%
Roulette, Craps or Baccarat	0% - Forbidden!

 

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Wagering limitation:

• UPDATE 2022: The wagering of any portion of a non-deposit bonus on Roulette, Craps or Baccarat games is strictly forbidden!
• Currently, bonuses are not available to players registering accounts from the following countries: Russia, Ukraine.
• Bonuses cannot be combined.
• Miami Club casino requires that a deposit of at least $25 is made on all accounts before any cash withdrawal is processed to comply with anti money laundering laws + mandatory ID check required by law (law to fight financing of terrorism and payment processor require this as well). The deposited $25 can be withdrawn afterwards with the winnings.

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• 25% - 50% sports betting reload on every qualifying bet, code: LIFEBONUS  (for the 25% bonus) and BOL1000 (for the 50% bonus)
• +100% welcome match bonus up to 100% on your first deposit using bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, ripple, litecoin or DASH. No code required + 5% crypto boost afterwards on future deposits
• 100% poker bonus
• 10% weekly rebate, cashback for returning players

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You can read the review of BetOnline here. List of countries, from which they do not accept players can be found in the review and below. North American players accepted.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date).

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Playthrough requirements of every bonus and promotion:

• The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal, usually (sports betting and poker bonuses 10x)
• Forfeiting the bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players accounts.
• Only one bonus can be active at a time, playthrough requirements must be met before additional promotions can be received.
• Players must use the related bonus code in order to receive a bonus (if it has a code, not every promotion requires one).
• Bonus funds will only be available on the Betsoft games, the other providers are not eligible,, unless otherwise stated.
• In cases where rollover or other criteria specified in the individual bonus terms and conditions are not met within 30 days, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited automatically.
• Wagering requirements must be fulfilled before any winnings can be withdrawn.

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Playthrough requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.

Game types:	Contribution:
Slots (progressive jackpot slots excluded)	100%
Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy	20%
Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker	10%
Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps	5%
Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft	0%

This only applies to casino bonuses, sports betting or poker bonuses have different wagering limitations (can be found on the company's website). BetOnline does not accept players from:

• Afghanistan
• Australia
• Central African Republic
• Congo
• Cote Divoire
• Cuba
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Eritrea
• France
• French Guiana
• French Polynesia
• French Southern Territories
• Guinea
• Guinea-Bissau
• Iran
• Iraq
• Lebanon
• Liberia
• Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
• Mali
• Malta
• Myanmar (Burma)
• North Korea (Republic of)
• Panama
• Sierra Leone
• Slovenia
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Syrian Arab Republic
• United Kingdom
• Yemen
• Zimbabwe

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Promotions:

• 100% welcome bonus up to $200, on your first 5 deposits (total $500), coupon code: WELCOME
• 100 free spins with code: DOD-GOW (limited time only, please let me know when the code expires)
• 150% bonus and 50 spins on the new slot Lil Red ($20 minimum deposit requirement), coupon code: LILRED150, or on the slot Hyperwins, bonus code: GETHYPED
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Only one bonus can be active at a time. North American players are accepted at the casino. FairGo Casino does not accept players from: Moldova, Israel, UK. You can read the full review of Fair Go casino here.

Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations

Disclaimer: The casinos is not actually an Australian online casino, the company is not registered in Australia, it's only "Aussie" themed.

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All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:

• Players from the following countries do not qualify for any bonuses: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
• Only one bonus can be active at a time.
• Only real money players, who completed the registration are eligible for a bonus.
• No deposit bonuses hold a maximum cash out limit which is 5x the bonus amount unless otherwise specified.

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Playthrough requirement:

• The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.

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Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.

Game types:	Contribution:
Slots (a.k.a. Pokies)	100%
All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games	0%

Mr Bit Casino and Sportsbook

Mr. Bit casino & bookmaker, current 2022 bonus offers, welcome bonus, free spins and offers for returning players, 18+

• 100% welcome bonus Up To €500 + 50 Free Spins
• Free spins every day for returning players
• 33% reload bonus for returning players

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You can read the full review of Mr Bit casino here. USA and UK players are not accepted. Full list of banned countries can be found in the review and below.

Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this  section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).

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General bonus terms and conditions at Mr. Bit and its sister sites:

• welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
• the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
• the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation

 

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Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal. Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.

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Playthrough requirement: No playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money. In case of the welcome bonus:

• Minimum deposit amount: €10
• Maximum bonus amount: €500
• Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)

In case of the free spins:

• Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx
• Bet per spin: €0,10
• Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
• Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
• 7 days for wagering

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Wagering limitation:

• 7 days for wagering
• Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
• Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total).

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UPDATE COVID-19: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotion.

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Mr Bit Casino does not accept players from:

• Australia
• Curacao
• Italy
• Latvia
• Malta
• United Kingdom and its territories
• United States
• Ukraine
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Hungary

Since India has gained its independence, states have had the authority to create their own legislation regarding gambling. Casino gambling is illegal in most of India and 27 of the 29 Indian states have no brick and mortar casinos. The only territories with legal land-based casino gambling available in India are the states of Goa and Sikkim and the union territory of Daman and Diu.

Daman and Diu is one of the 7 union territories of India. Union territories have no elected government of their own, and ere ruled directly by the Union Government. However, the union territory of Daman and Diu and the state of Goa were administered together until 1987 as Goa, Daman and Diu. As the territory’s gambling law was introduced before this, the territory and the state now have the same gambling regulations.

The Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act was passed in 1967. The law prohibits gambling in the territory, except for authorised games. As the Goa, Daman and Diu Public Gambling Act  states: “The Government may authorise any game of electronic amusement/slot machines in Five Star Hotels {and such table games and gaming on board in vessels offshore as may be notified}”*

Currently there are about 15 casinos in Goa, most of which are land-based casinos in 5-star hotels and 4 are “floating casinos” operating on ships. The floating casinos are Casino Deltin Royale, Casino Deltin Jaqk, Casino Royale Goa, Casino Pride and Casino Pride 2. There is no restriction on the opening hours of casinos. Practically all casinos in Goa offer baccarat, blackjack, roulette, poker and slot machines; and most of them offer many more casino games.

The third place where legal casino gambling is available in India is the state of Sikkim. The law legalising and regulating casino gambling is the Sikkim Casino Games (Control and Tax Rules) of 2002. The first casinos theat opened in Sikkim were the aptly named Casino Sikkim and the Casino Mahjong. Since then, several others have opened, offering all traditional casino games and some more special ones such as ‘Kitty’ in Casino Mahjong.

Daman and Diu has, at the moment a single casino which is situated in the territory’s capital, Daman. The Deltin Hotel & Casino in Daman is run by the same Deltin Group that operates many of the casinos in Goa. Other territories and states have also been looking at the legalisation of casino gambling, but no steps have been taken yet.

The legal status of online casinos in India has been discussed, but regulations of various forms of online gambling in India are not all the same. Legal online gambling includes, at least in some states, online poker, online sports betting and online lotteries.

The 1867 Public Gambling Act stated that games of mere chance are exempt from the ban on gambling. The exact status of poker as a game of skill or a game of chance has long since been debated. The High Court has made what seems to be the final decision: in 2013 a poker club was raided and owners and players alike were detained for illegal gambling.

However, the High Court ruled in the club’s favour, declaring poker to be mainly a game of skill, and the club was allowed to stay open. As a result, poker is now generally considered legal in India. Still, most of the Indian states do not issue online gambling licences of any kind, and there are currently no online poker operators based in the country, not even in Sikkim.

Sports betting in India is generally considered a form of gambling and illegal. However, in 1996 the Supreme Court of India ruled that wagering on horse races is a game of skill, which means it is permitted. Online sports betting was legalised in Sikkim in 2009, as an amendment to the 2008 law regulating online gambling. Still, at the moment there are no India-based online sports betting sites of any kind.

Lottery in India is legal in almost half the states including Goa and Sikkim. Some of these states allow only their own state-run lotteries, but from others, India’s only online lottery site is available. This online lottery site is the online version of Playwin, the company behind several land-based Indian lotteries. The online version of Playwin lotteries is licensed in Sikkim.

Playing on foreign online gambling sites from India is at least semi-legal, and legal in some states. There have been no reports of players in India prosecuted for online gambling, and several international online gambling sites welcome Indian players.

However, accessing and depositing money on such sites may prove difficult. Many Indian credit cards are not accepted; credit card transactions and online bank transfers to online casinos from India may fail. Many gamblers from India circumvent this by using various legal alternative deposit options such as Neteller or Skrill. Some foreign online casinos and gambling sites may also be blocked in India by internet service providers.