Culture and history

The Indian gambling tradition goes to ancient games (bones, chowpar/pachisi, Mahabharata plots about risk and duty).

In the colonial era, horse racing, sweepstakes and lotteries took hold, and in the 20th century, urban folklore gave rise to the phenomenon of Satta Matka and card formats (Teen Patti, Andar Bahar, Rummy).

Diwali festival is historically associated with friendly betting and card nights, where the game is interpreted as a symbol of good luck for the new year.

In popular culture, excitement is reflected in Bollywood and sports passion for cricket: from dramas about risk and honor to stories about betting and fixing, which forms an ambivalent attitude of society - between tradition and moral restrictions.

The modern phase added fantasy sports and online skill games, the rise of e-KYC, and a discussion about the "skill vs chance" boundary.

The vector today is respect for traditions with a growing emphasis on responsible play, transparency and advertising ethics.