Is LeagueX legal in India? — state-by-state eligibility, MeitY, PROG Act 2025.
Real-money fantasy sports are permitted in most Indian states but restricted in a few. This page lists the state-by-state eligibility, the central MeitY rules and the desk's reading of the Public Regulation of Gambling (PROG) Act 2025.
Where fantasy sports are permitted, where they are not.
| State | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Restricted | Real-money fantasy contests prohibited under state gaming act |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Assam | Restricted | State gaming act prohibits real-money contests |
| Bihar | Restricted | State gaming act applies |
| Chhattisgarh | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Goa | Permitted | State-specific rules apply for casino-based fantasy |
| Gujarat | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Haryana | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Himachal Pradesh | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Jharkhand | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Karnataka | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply · Karnataka HC judgment 2025 |
| Kerala | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Madhya Pradesh | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Maharashtra | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Manipur | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Meghalaya | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Mizoram | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Nagaland | Restricted | State gaming act prohibits real-money contests |
| Odisha | Restricted | State gaming act prohibits real-money contests |
| Punjab | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Rajasthan | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Sikkim | Restricted | State gaming act prohibits real-money contests |
| Tamil Nadu | Restricted | State gaming act prohibits real-money contests |
| Telangana | Restricted | State gaming act prohibits real-money contests |
| Tripura | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Uttar Pradesh | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Uttarakhand | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| West Bengal | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
| Delhi | Permitted | Central MeitY rules apply |
Status as of 2026-Q3. The desk updates this list quarterly. Confirm the current status with the app's KYC step before depositing.
What the central government has said.
Fantasy sports contests are classified as "online skill games" under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's 2023 amendments to the IT Rules. The classification distinguishes skill-based games (fantasy sports, rummy, chess) from chance-based games (which are state-regulated). Fantasy sports contests that satisfy the "predominance of skill" test are treated as a legitimate online skill game under central rules, regardless of whether real money is at stake.
State gaming acts may still restrict or prohibit real-money fantasy contests. The MeitY classification does not override state restrictions. The app's KYC step enforces state restrictions at sign-up.
What the desk reads in the Public Regulation of Gambling Act.
The Public Regulation of Gambling Act 2025 (PROG Act) is the central framework for gambling regulation in India. The Act distinguishes "games of skill" (where outcome depends predominantly on the player's knowledge, training, attention and experience) from "games of chance" (where outcome depends predominantly on random events).
The Act explicitly carves out fantasy sports contests that satisfy the "predominance of skill" test from the gambling definition. The Act also gives state governments the power to restrict or prohibit real-money fantasy contests within their jurisdiction — which is the source of the state-by-state differences above.
The desk's reading is that fantasy sports contests satisfying the predominance-of-skill test are treated as a legitimate online skill game under central rules, and that state restrictions apply to real-money entry fees only — not to the underlying contest mechanic.
The desk does not give legal advice.
This page is a desk-published summary of state eligibility, MeitY rules and the PROG Act 2025 reading. It is not legal advice. If you have a specific legal question about fantasy sports in your state, consult a lawyer admitted to the bar in your jurisdiction. The desk publishes the rules it has read; you are responsible for the rules you operate under.
Legal questions readers ask.
Can I play from a restricted state?
No. The app's KYC step blocks sign-up from a restricted-state IP. VPN usage to bypass this is a terms-of-service violation.
What happens if I travel to a restricted state?
The app blocks contest entry when your device's IP is in a restricted state. You can still review your ledger and request withdrawal.
Is LeagueX registered?
LeagueX is operated under the online skill game classification per MeitY's 2023 IT Rules amendments. Specific company registration details are on the /owner/ page.
Notes from the editorial desk.
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Reading further
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