Legality

Game of Skill

playfantasyzone is a platform for online fantasy sports, offering contests in cricket, football, basketball, hockey, baseball, kabaddi, handball, and NBA. These contests are recognized as games of skill under Indian law, as success depends on users’ knowledge, strategy, and attention, not chance. The Supreme Court of India has classified fantasy sports as games of skill, exempt from the Public Gambling Act, 1867 (State of Andhra Pradesh v. K Satyanarayana, AIR 1968 SC 825; KR Lakshmanan v. State of Tamil Nadu, AIR 1996 SC 1153). Users create teams based on real-life player performance, with points awarded for on-field achievements, requiring expertise and analysis.

Alignment with Indian Laws

Fantasy sports are legal across India, except in states with specific restrictions on pay-to-play contests. The Public Gambling Act, 1867, governs gambling in India but does not apply to games of skill like fantasy sports. playfantasyzone complies with all applicable laws and restricts pay-to-play contests for residents of Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tamil Nadu, where local regulations prohibit such activities. We enforce these restrictions through KYC verification, IP-based geo-blocking, and user declarations to ensure compliance.

Restricted States

Residents of Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tamil Nadu are prohibited from participating in pay-to-play contests on playfantasyzone. Free contests may be available in these states, subject to local laws. Our platform uses robust measures, including KYC verification and IP-based restrictions, to prevent access to restricted contests from these regions.

Commitment to Compliance

playfantasyzone is committed to operating transparently and legally. We regularly review our policies to ensure alignment with Indian laws and Google Ads guidelines. For questions about legality, contact support@playfantasyzone.com.