Is powbet legal? State-by-state under the Public Gaming Act framework
Rummy is classified as a game of skill in India under the Public Gaming Act framework (PROG Act 2025). State laws vary: most states allow skill-based real-money gaming; some states restrict or prohibit it. Verify your state's rules before signing up or depositing.
Allowed · Restricted · Prohibited
Under the PROG Act 2025 framework, with state-level notifications.
| State / UT | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Restricted | State gaming act restricts online skill games with stakes. |
| Assam | Allowed | Skill-based gaming allowed under central framework. |
| Bihar | Restricted | State restricts real-money online gaming. |
| Delhi | Allowed | Skill-based gaming allowed. |
| Goa | Allowed | Skill-based gaming allowed. |
| Gujarat | Restricted | State gaming act restricts online skill games with stakes. |
| Karnataka | Allowed | Skill-based gaming allowed; recent amendments apply. |
| Kerala | Allowed | Skill-based gaming allowed. |
| Maharashtra | Allowed | Skill-based gaming allowed. |
| Odisha | Restricted | State restricts real-money online gaming. |
| Punjab | Restricted | State restricts online gaming with stakes. |
| Tamil Nadu | Allowed | Skill-based gaming allowed. |
| Telangana | Restricted | State gaming act restricts online skill games with stakes. |
| Uttar Pradesh | Allowed | Skill-based gaming allowed. |
| West Bengal | Allowed | Skill-based gaming allowed. |
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Is powbet legal across India?
No — state laws vary. The matrix above is the current state-by-state status. Always verify your state's rules before signing up or depositing.
What is the Public Gaming Act 2025?
MeitY's Public Gaming Act 2025 framework classifies games by skill vs chance and sets a registration regime for online gaming operators. Rummy is classified as a game of skill.
What if my state is restricted?
The platform blocks sign-up from restricted states. If you are in a restricted state, do not attempt to sign up via VPN — the platform may close your account and forfeit any balance.