State eligibility for paid fantasy contests: a 2026 reference
Which Indian states currently allow paid fantasy cricket contests and which do not, as of the 2026 season. We cross-check the platform-level rules with state-level gaming acts before publishing.
Allowed states
Most Indian states allow paid fantasy cricket contests subject to age and KYC verification. The major allowed states include Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Kerala, Punjab and Bihar.
Restricted states
Six states currently restrict or prohibit paid fantasy contests: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Sikkim. Users in these states cannot enter paid contests on the major platforms.
How state rules are enforced
Platforms use a combination of mobile-number area code, IP address geolocation and KYC address verification to enforce state restrictions. Users in restricted states see paid contests disabled inside the app.
What to do if your state changes status
State-level gaming laws change periodically. The desk updates the legal page whenever a substantive change is publicly disclosed. If you notice a change before we do, please contact the editorial desk.
Questions readers send the desk most weeks
Is fantasy cricket legal in my state?
Check the legal page for the current state-by-state list. The desk updates the list whenever a substantive change is publicly disclosed.
Can I play from a restricted state with a VPN?
No. The desk does not encourage circumventing state restrictions. Platforms actively detect VPN use and may suspend accounts.
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