Is Lucky Shots Legal in Your State? India 2026 Map
The legal map
India’s online-gaming law is a patchwork of central rules and state-level prohibitions. Lucky Shots falls under ‘games of chance’ which states regulate independently. Here’s the 2026 state-by-state status.
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What the central government says
The IT (Online Gaming) Rules 2023 require platforms to register with a self-regulatory body and verify users’ identity. Lucky Shots’ position on this varies by jurisdiction — operators that serve Indian customers are technically required to register with an SRB. Enforcement is uneven.
State-by-state status
| State | Status | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | Banned | TN Prohibition of Online Gambling Act, 2022 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Banned | AP Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2020 |
| Telangana | Banned | TS Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2017 |
| Odisha | Banned | Odisha Prevention of Gambling Act, 1955 |
| Assam | Banned | Assam Game and Betting Act, 1970 |
| Nagaland | Restricted | Nagaland Prohibition of Gambling Act, 2016 |
| Sikkim | Licensed operators only | Sikkim Online Gaming Act, 2008 |
| Maharashtra | Grey — case law conflict | State law vs central interpretation |
| Karnataka | Grey — court overturned ban | 2022 Karnataka HC ruling |
| Other states | Permitted | Default position pending SRB registration |
What “restricted” actually means for you
If you live in a restricted state and use Lucky Shots with Indian banking, you face operational risks:
- Payment processors may flag your UPI/IMPS transactions
- Your bank may freeze the account for “suspicious gambling activity”
- You cannot use winnings as legally protected income
- State-level investigation possible if reported
VPN does not change your state under Indian law — the location is determined by where you are physically resident, not where your IP appears.
Tax — Section 194BA
30% TDS on net winnings, no threshold. The platform deducts at source. You declare on your ITR under “Income from other sources.” Losses are NOT deductible against winnings under current rules.
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Is Lucky Shots banned in India?
Not banned nationally — but banned in TN, AP, TS, OD, AS, NL, and restricted in Sikkim. The IT Rules 2023 require SRB registration; enforcement is uneven.
Can I use VPN to play in restricted states?
VPN doesn’t change your legal jurisdiction under Indian law. Where you physically live determines what state law applies — not where your IP looks like it’s coming from.