Legalities

GAME OF SKILLS

playfantasycrickett is categorized as a “Game of Skill.” A game of skill is defined as a game where the skills of the participants play a dominant role, rather than relying solely on chance or luck. Participants in games of skill use their knowledge, expertise, training, and focus to compete and succeed.

Online fantasy sports gaming is recognized as a legal activity in most parts of the world, with a few exceptions in certain regions. These games are based on the concept of skill, where users create their own teams and earn points based on the real-life performance of the players they select.

playfantasycrickett operates fully within the legal framework, offering services, fun features, programs, and contests related to fantasy cricket, fantasy football, fantasy kabaddi, fantasy volleyball, fantasy basketball, and fantasy hockey. The services and contests offered by playfantasycrickett allow users to create teams before the match begins, with points awarded based on the real-life performance of the selected players. The user whose team accumulates the highest points is declared the winner. The formation of teams on playfantasycrickett is entirely dependent on the user's skills, knowledge, and focus, making the games offered by playfantasycrickett a legal game of skill.

ALIGNMENT WITH INDIAN LAWS

Games of skill, such as online fantasy sports gaming, are considered legal across most of India, with certain exceptions in states like Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, and Nagaland. The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (“PGA, 1867”) serves as the primary legal framework governing gambling activities in India.

The PGA criminalizes public gambling and the operation of common gaming houses. However, online fantasy sports gaming is considered an exception under the PGA, as these games rely on the participants' skills and knowledge as primary factors, rather than chance.

SIKKIM, ASSAM, ODISHA, TELANGANA, ANDHRA PRADESH, AND NAGALAND

In some Indian states, the laws regarding games of skill remain unclear. For websites offering online fantasy sports gaming, it is uncertain whether these services can be offered for a fee. The states where pay-to-play contests are ambiguous include Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Nagaland.

As a result, playfantasycrickett does not allow users identified as residents of Sikkim, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Nagaland to participate in pay-to-play contests organized by playfantasycrickett.