Mumbai Satta Matka King: What Is Satta Matka? Know Whether Betting and Gambling Are Legal or Illegal in India
In the Bombay Satta or Mumbai Matka games, participants need to place bets on different combination of numbers which can range from single digit to three-digit numbers. If the player predicts the right number then they can win a potential amount or prize money at the time of result declaration.
Mumbai, August 4: Satta Matka or Satta King is one of the most popular forms of lottery and betting games in the country. Tracing its origin to the 1950s and 1960s, Satta Matka began as a lottery game where people placed bets on the opening and closing rates of cotton in Bombay. However, over the years, the lottery and betting game underwent significant changes and is now played both offline and online with its popularity growing among the masses.
A speculative game, the Satta Matka or Satta King game requires participants to place bets on random numbers between 0 to 9 and try and win money.
While there are various types of Satta Matka games such as Kalyan Matka, Rajdhani Matka, Milan Day Matka etc, today we will know what Mumbai Matka is. As the name suggests, Mumbai Matka is one of the variant of Satta Matka game that originated in the country’s financial capital. Also known as Bombay Matka, the Mumbai Satta Matka game is associated with the city of dreams. The Mumbai Satta Matka game also revolves around placing bets on different numbers and combinations. Satta Matka Games: From Single to Jodi and Patti, What Are Different Types of Matka Betting Games? Are They Legal or Illegal?.
In the Bombay Satta or Mumbai Matka games, participants need to place bets on different combination of numbers which can range from single digit to three-digit numbers. If the player predicts the right number then they can win a potential amount or prize money at the time of result declaration. These winning numbers are then declared as the “open” and “close” for the day.
Historically, Mumbai has been one of the greatest hub for Matka gambling with various Matka markets operating in different areas of the city. Kalyan Matka, Worli Matka. Milan Day and Rajdhani Night are some of the most known matka markets of Mumbai. Each market has its own set of rules and timings for the declaration of matka results. Kalyan Satta Matka King: What Is Satta Matka? Are Betting and Gambling Legal or Illegal in India?.
What Is Satta Matka?
The Satta Matka is a speculative game that involves placing bets on numbers between 0 to 9. As the name states, Satta means "betting" and Matka means "earthen pot". Back in the day, earthen pot or matka was used to draw numbers randomly. To win prizes in Satta Matka games, participants need to select a satta market, decide on their bets, and check the results to determine the success of their predictions.
While the Satta Matka is gaining popularity among the people, it continues to remain illegal as the Public Gambling Act of 1867 prohibits betting and gambling across the country. However, several online platforms promote betting and gambling under the guise of gaming.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 04, 2024 03:59 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).