Mumbai, June 24: Satta King or Satta Matka game is widely played across India. The game, played online and offline, is about betting and gambling. Websites like DpBoss and SpBoss provide the results of various Satta Matka games. Milan Morning, Sridevi, Kalyan Morning, Padmavati, Madhuri, Sridevi Morning, Maharani, Main Kalyan, Main Bazar Day, Puna Bazar, Kalyan, Kalyan Satta Matka, Milan Night and Sridevi Night are some of the names of Satta Matka games. What is Satta Matka game? Is it legal or illegal in India? Scroll down to know everything.

Initially, Satta Matka games were played offline. Now, many websites and apps allow people to play games in which betting is involved. Notably, Satta King or Satta Matka games are not lottery games which are allowed in many parts of India. Checked Lottery Results Today? Jackpot or Trap – the Psychology Behind Lotteries: Why Do We Keep Buying Lottery Tickets When Probability of Winning Is Low?

What Is Satta King or Satta Matka Game?

In the Hindi language, the word Matka translates as earthen pot and Satta means betting. Such pots were used in the past to draw the numbers. Hence, it became Satta Matka. However, the way in which the numbers are drawn has changed over the years. Originally, people playing the Satta Matka game would place their bets on the opening and closing rates of cotton as transmitted to the Bombay Cotton Exchange from the New York Cotton Exchange. Today, betting is done on cricket match, election result and many other things. The result of different Satta Matka games are displayed on websites like DpBoss and SpBoss.

Is Satta King or Satta Matka Legal or Illegal in India?

Gambling and betting are illegal in India since the country was under the British rule. The Public Gambling Act, 1867, prohibits betting and gambling in the majority of regions across India. However, online betting platforms and apps are still available that facilitate betting and gambling directly or under the guise of gaming. Here it may be noted that the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022, categorically prohibit advertisements of products or services prohibited under any prevailing law. ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Illegal Live Streaming-Betting Racket With Pakistan Link Busted; Two People Held by Gujarat Cops.

Despite such laws, some celebrities were found endorsing betting or gambling which had given an impression that indulging in such activity was acceptable. In order to address this issue, the the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued a comprehensive advisory in March this year, asking celebrities and influencers to refrain from endorsing and promoting illegal betting and gambling activities.

Therefore, it can be concluded that betting and gambling, and advertising of such activities are banned in India. Those indulge in betting and gambling offline or online must know that engaging in the promotion or advertisement of online gambling and betting, given its unlawful status in majority of the states, renders one equally liable for participating in an illegal activity.

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