Online money games in India: legal status 2026
What is legal and what is prohibited in India, why ftdrates.com does not publish affiliate rates for this market, and how much iGaming advertising runs here through Telegram.
We do not publish rates for this market
The market is closed by law for these products, so ftdrates.com shows no CPA, RevShare or Hybrid rates for it and does not link to operators. The rate index covers markets where operators can be licensed: global, LatAm, Africa and Tier-1.
iGaming ads on Telegram
How many casino and betting niche ads targeting this market ran through Telegram Ads — archive statistics, no brands or links.
| Market | Casino · 30 days | Betting · 30 days | Week over week | 12 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,113 | 820 | ▼ −6% |
Source: open archive of Telegram ads — ads in the casino and betting niches · October 20, 2026
FAQ
Is online money games legal in India?
In India, the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025 prohibits online money games and their promotion. This page is market statistics only, with no operator links.
Why doesn't ftdrates show rates in India?
Publishing affiliate rates for a market where these products are prohibited would help attract players to illegal operators. We show only the legal status and ad statistics.