India’s parliament bans vast online gambling industry - Al Jazeera

Source: Al Jazeera | Published: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT | Topic: Betting

This betting update is curated from Al Jazeera and adapted for V3 Casino players. For the official V3 Casino app and betting hub, use the invitation link.

Online Betting in India — Legal Guide 2026

India's online betting landscape is governed by the Public Gambling Act of 1867 and individual state laws. While most states prohibit traditional gambling, online betting through international platforms like V3 Casino (licensed by Curaçao eGaming) operates in a legal grey area accessible to Indian players in states without specific anti-online-betting laws.

States Where Online Betting is Legal

  • Sikkim — Online gaming and sports betting regulated by Sikkim Online Gaming Act 2008
  • Nagaland — Skill-based gaming regulated by Nagaland Act 2016
  • Goa — Casino-based gambling regulated by Goa Public Gambling Act 1976
  • Daman — Permits casino operations

States with Restrictions

  • Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka — Online betting restricted
  • Maharashtra — Anti-online-gambling law (but skill-based fantasy is legal)
  • Other states — No specific online betting laws, generally legal for international platforms

V3 Casino Compliance

V3 Casino operates under Curaçao eGaming license #8048/JAZ and accepts Indian players above 18 years old. The platform promotes responsible gambling and offers self-exclusion tools, deposit limits, and reality checks.

About V3 Casino

V3 Casino is a leading India-facing casino and sportsbook platform licensed by Curaçao eGaming. The platform offers casino games (slots, live casino, crash games, table games, lottery), sports betting (cricket, football, tennis, basketball, esports), and the World Cup 2026 hub. Download the official V3 Casino app via the invitation link for a 100% first-deposit welcome bonus up to ₹20,000.

V3 Casino Recommended Pages

New users are encouraged to complete KYC before their first withdrawal to prevent pending-time on later cash-out requests.

Region-restricted content is automatically hidden when the system detects a non-supported location to keep the lobby compliant.

Two-step device verification is recommended when signing in from a new phone or laptop; the prompt appears automatically inside the app.

The crash and color-prediction games follow a certified random algorithm; no past pattern can be used to forecast the next round.

Live chat support handles routine questions, while email is best for KYC document review and detailed transaction history.

Cached lobby tiles are pre-loaded the first time you open the app, so the next launch opens within two seconds on most devices.

India Player FAQ

Does V3 App support UPI, Paytm or PhonePe?

Payment availability can vary by account and region, but Indian players should always check the cashier page for UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, Google Pay, NetBanking and INR options before depositing.

Is KYC required before withdrawal in India?

Most real-money gaming platforms require KYC before withdrawals. Keep your PAN, Aadhaar-linked details or accepted identity documents ready and make sure the account name matches the payment method.

Can I use the app on Android phones in India?

The pages are optimized for Android users in India. Always download the latest APK or app build from the official page and avoid modified installers from unknown sources.

How can Indian players stay safe while playing online?

Use a strong password, enable OTP or two-step verification when available, set a clear budget, avoid chasing losses and play only if you are 18+ and local rules allow it.