Online Gaming: What is Online Satta?

Online casinos are growing in popularity in India. International casino operators now offer casino games such as Teen Patti and Andar Bahar, which are derived from India’s rich gaming culture.

Recently, another Indian game has gained momentum on various gambling sites. online satta. It is a game of chance in the form of bets and lotteries. This can be seen in many varieties such as Satta Matka or Indian Premier League or his IPL Satta Online which is a cricket bet.

Popularity of Cricket Satta in India

It is not surprising that cricket satta is one of the popular varieties of this game in India. After all, India’s love for cricket is unmatched by any other sport. In 2018, BARC India reported that 93% of Indian sports viewers watch cricket.

MyBetting India released a report last year showing that around 80-90% of India’s betting population goes to cricket. According to them, about 140 million Indians regularly bet on sports, and more than 370 million bet on major sporting events such as the Cricket World Cup and he IPL.

When it comes to sports types and IPL Satta players, the majority are men, making up 88.4% of the betting population. 44.6% were 18-24 years old and 32.5% were 25-34 years old.

Interestingly, most of these Satta players are from Telangana (18.7%). Telangana is one of the few states that does not allow any form of online betting. This is followed by Karnataka with 13.2% of her and Maharashtra where online gambling is also prohibited by the Bombay Gambling Act with 9.6%.

According to MyBetting, some of the most popular betting sites in India right now are Bet365, Betway, and 1xBet. Apart from these sites, IPL Satta is also available on Parimatch, 10CRIC, Comeon, and 22Bet. Some of these sites also offer other types of his Satta like the popular Satta Matka based on games like Teen Patti.

MyBetting published this report in numbers, but clarified that it is difficult to measure exact numbers at this time. They can also only say that the estimated value of the local betting industry is around US$60 billion annually.

Legality of Online Sports Satta in India

When it comes to Telangana state, there is a possibility that the ban on online games will be lifted. Earlier this year, it was reported that Telangana realized that a blanket ban may not be effective. According to a MyBetting India report, this is true.

Most punters in this state still bet offshore as there are no laws against this in India. Offshore online gambling is safe when done properly, but it is risky as locals are not protected by local laws.

At this year’s All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) Forum, Telangana’s chief IT, electronics and communications secretary, Jayesh Ranjan, has already drafted a bill to change the blanket ban in Telangana. , he said he was just waiting. Appropriate time to submit it to the Cabinet.

If this happens, Telangana will have a Gaming Commission to decide how to regulate the local industry.

Ranjan says: It is very complex and the government has absolutely no ability to be a regulator by itself. “

According to him, the government now sees the gaming industry as a major contributor to the state’s economy and can also provide employment opportunities.

“I know that the employment opportunities at game companies are much more diverse. Even if you don’t have a formal education, you can learn some application software and find a decent job.” explains Ranjan.

Besides Telangana, more states are trying to make amendments to their local gambling activities. On the same forum, a Meghalaya representative also shared recently enacted gambling legislation that could boost the economy.

Prime Minister Konrad Sangma said he was confident that such a law would provide a regulatory framework to enable gaming activities in the state. According to him, they have already managed to issue three provisional licenses for those who have applied for business in Meghalaya.

(Disclaimer: Gambling is prohibited in India. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect those of Connected to India. This article is for informational purposes only. is.)