Does the desk operate a real-money product?
No. FantasyCricketScore is editorial coverage only. We do not host contests or handle money.
Fantasy cricket occupies a different legal position from sports betting in India. The Public Gambling Act, 1867 leaves games of skill outside its scope, but state-level variations matter. This desk is editorial coverage only — not a real-money platform — so the question matters for what you choose to use, not for what we publish.
The Public Gambling Act, 1867 regulates "gambling" — defined as wagering on games of chance. The Supreme Court of India has consistently held that games of skill — including fantasy cricket — fall outside the Act's scope. Multiple High Court rulings have upheld this distinction.
This desk is not a legal advisor and does not provide legal opinions. If you have a specific question about your state's position, consult a licensed advocate. The summary below is for general awareness only.
| State group | Position (general) |
|---|---|
| Most states | Games of skill, including paid-entry fantasy, are permitted. |
| Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | State-level restrictions have applied to paid-entry fantasy. Check the current local position. |
| Assam, Odisha, Sikkim, Nagaland | State-level gaming laws vary; fantasy platforms often restrict paid entries. Check current rules. |
| States with no specific restriction | Paid-entry fantasy is generally permitted for adults 18 and over. |
This table is a general summary only and is not legal advice. State laws and platform eligibility change. Verify the current position before paying into any real-money platform.
FantasyCricketScore is an editorial newsroom. We publish news, predictions and selection analysis for readers who play fantasy cricket on platforms they choose, where allowed by local law.
Our content is editorial analysis. Whether fantasy cricket is appropriate for you, in your jurisdiction, is a question only you can answer — with the help of qualified advice where needed.
No. FantasyCricketScore is editorial coverage only. We do not host contests or handle money.
The desk is intended for readers 18 and over where allowed by local law. Some content — selection reasoning, prediction methodology — requires adult judgement.
This desk does not provide legal opinions. Consult a licensed advocate in your state for any binding legal question.