Fantasy cricket with real-money entry fees is treated as a game of skill under Indian law and is permitted in most states. A small number of states have enacted specific legislation restricting paid fantasy play. Below is the state-wise position as of editorial lock on 20 July 2026. Verify with the latest state gazette before signing up.
States where paid fantasy is permitted
Paid fantasy cricket is permitted in: Andhra Pradesh (with Telangana — see restrictions below), Assam (with restrictions — see below), Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Odisha (with restrictions), Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal.
States with restrictions
- Andhra Pradesh — paid fantasy play restricted; users from AP may not access paid contests.
- Assam — paid fantasy play restricted under state legislation.
- Odisha — fantasy play restricted; verify current status with the state gaming authority.
- Telangana — paid fantasy play restricted; users from Telangana may not access paid contests.
- Sikkim — paid fantasy play restricted.
- Nagaland — paid fantasy play restricted.
Union territories
Eligibility in union territories follows the law of the parent state. Chandigarh follows Punjab law. Puducherry follows Tamil Nadu law. Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu follow central guidelines.
How the app enforces eligibility
The official app uses approximate location services to confirm you are not in a restricted state when you attempt to join a paid contest. If you travel between states, the app re-checks your location at the start of each contest.
Frequently asked questions
Fantasy cricket is treated as a game of skill and is permitted in most Indian states. A small number of states restrict paid fantasy play.
No. The app enforces state-wise eligibility via location verification. If you are in a restricted state, you cannot join paid contests.
Free practice contests are accessible from most states, including restricted ones. Paid contests are blocked in restricted states.
Winnings above ₹10,000 in a single contest are subject to TDS (tax deducted at source) at 30%. The platform deducts TDS automatically before crediting winnings.
This page is editorial guidance, not legal advice. Verify state-wise status with the relevant state gaming authority before signing up. Filed by IPL Live Fantasy editorial desk · Updated 20 July 2026.