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Old state law fractures online fantasy sports across India and chills new players
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
One outdated legal patchwork blocks seamless play nationwide
Online fantasy sports can’t run smoothly across India because gambling and betting laws sit with individual states. With a 150-year-old legal framework and uneven state rules, platforms face compliance headaches, inconsistent licensing, and slower expansion—making it harder to offer a uniform experience and keep the market growing.
- Fantasy sports face uneven rules because gambling is a state subject
- A decades old framework creates compliance and licensing friction
- Platforms struggle to deliver one consistent user experience nationwide
- Regulatory patchwork can slow investment and expansion
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