Country · India Live data · 1 Nov 2026
New online casinos in India
317 Of the 729 casinos on our list do not block India
Online money games are banned in India. The ban covers casino games, betting and other games played for money, whether of skill or chance.
The casinos below are licensed offshore, mostly in Curaçao, and accept players from India by their own terms. Playing there carries legal risk and gives you no Indian regulator to complain to.
- 18+ only
- Offshore licences only
- Indian law: online money games banned
By Chloe O'Sullivan | Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Legal status
- Banned in force 1 May 2026
- Not blocking India
- 317 of 729 on our list
- New, not blocking India
- 26 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 205 of 317
- Joined in 2026
- 8 all ages
Legal risk · India
Online money games are banned in India
India bans offering, operating and advertising online money games, including casino games. The casinos listed here are not licensed in India. Check the law and your own risk before you play.
1 May 2026
Short answer
Can players in India use new online casinos?
Offshore casinos still accept them, but online money games are banned in India. The Act's penalties target operators, advertisers and anyone who processes payments; banks and payment apps must refuse gambling transactions. If you play anyway, expect blocked payments and no local help if a withdrawal fails.
- Legal status
- Banned in force 1 May 2026
- Not blocking India
- 317 of 729 on our list
- New, not blocking India
- 26 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 205 of 317
Ranking
Offshore casinos accepting players from India, ranked
Our ranking for India, every age. These casinos accept players from India by their own terms; none holds an Indian licence, and offering online money games in India is banned.
| Casino | Age | Licence (stated) | Welcome offer | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 21 Oct 2024 | Curaçao | ₹115,000 + 150 FS | |
| 2 | 12 yrs · 2014 since 24 Jun 2021 | Curaçao | ₹130,000 + 150 FS | |
| 3 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 19 Jun 2024 | Curaçao, Anjouan License | 150 Free Spins | |
| 4 | 3 yrs · 2023 since 8 May 2024 | Curaçao | ₹30,000 + 150 FS | |
| 5 | 9 yrs · 2017 since 7 Jul 2023 | Anjouan License, Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos Mexico | ₹1,700,000 + 1 FS | |
| 6 | 6 yrs · 2020 since 20 Jan 2021 | Kahnawake Gaming Commission | ₹10,000 + 120 FS | |
| 7 | 9 yrs · 2017 since 21 Oct 2024 | Kahnawake Gaming Commission | ₹500,000 + 300 FS | |
| 8 | 11 yrs · 2015 since 15 Feb 2021 | Ukrainian Gambling License, Curaçao, The Isle of Man | ₹30,000 | |
| 9 | 26 yrs · 2000 since 24 Jun 2026 | Curaçao | ₹20,000 | |
| 10 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 3 Jun 2024 | Curaçao, Kahnawake Gaming Commission | ₹135,000 + 150 FS |
Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 1 Nov 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.
The law
The law in India
The Online Gaming Authority of India keeps the list of banned online money games and handles complaints. State cyber cells investigate offences, and unlawful sites can be blocked.
- Law
- Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
- Citation
- Act No. 32 of 2025
- Legal status
- Banned
- Enacted
- 22 Aug 2025
- In force
- 1 May 2026
- Licensing model
- no licences issued (online casinos banned)
- Advertising
- banned
- Penalties
- payment provider · fine · up to ₹10,000,000 · Transactions or authorisation of funds for online money games (s.9(3)); operator · blocking · Online money gaming services liable to blocking under s.69A IT Act (s.14); operator · fine · up to ₹10,000,000 · Offering online money games (s.9(1)); repeat offence up to INR 2 crore (s.9(4)); advertiser · fine · up to ₹5,000,000 · Advertising online money games (s.9(2)); repeat offence up to INR 1 crore (s.9(5)); advertiser · prison · up to 24 months · Advertising online money games (s.9(2)); repeat offence 2 to 3 years (s.9(5)); payment provider · prison · up to 36 months · Transactions or authorisation of funds for online money games (s.9(3)); operator · prison · up to 36 months · Offering online money games (s.9(1)); repeat offence 3 to 5 years (s.9(4))
Launch register
New casinos that do not block India
Founded 2024 or later, newest first, by the date each one joined our list. Vermilion stamp: first year. Green: second or third year. 26 in total.
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September 2026
1 added
- Curaçao $1,100 + 225 Free Spins Year 1 · 2026 founded 2026
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July 2026
1 added
- Curaçao Offer not listed Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024 Review
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April 2026
2 added
- Anjouan License €3,500 + 200 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
- Curaçao $1,750 + 150 FS Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
Our list, read 1 Nov 2026. Date = the day the casino joined our list; the month it launched is not in our data yet, only the founding year. Offers as stated by the casino.
Questions
India: questions
Is online casino gambling legal in India?
No. Indian law bans offering, operating, advertising and financing online money games (PIB). The casinos on this page hold no Indian licence.
What are the penalties under the Online Gaming Act?
Offering, advertising and financing online money games are punishable with prison and fines, and the penalties rise for repeat offences (Gazette of India). The law section on this page lists the maximums. We found no penalty in the Act aimed at players themselves.
Can I pay an offshore casino from India?
Banks and payment providers must not process payments for online money games under the Act, so UPI, cards and wallets may be declined. A casino that accepts your deposit may not be able to pay you back the same way.
What should I check before joining a new casino that accepts players from India?
Read the casino's terms on India first, because a casino can change the countries it accepts. Then check the licence it names, its withdrawal limits and the wagering on the welcome offer. Given the ban, the safest choice is not to play. Make a small first deposit and request a small withdrawal before you claim a bonus. Our review method lists the checks we run on every new brand.
Where can I get help with gambling in India?
Gambling Therapy offers free, confidential support online in several languages. Self-exclusion in a casino account only works at that casino. Our responsible gaming page explains the deposit and time limits you can set.
Responsible gaming
Play only if you are 18+ and it stays fun
These rules apply on every page of this site. A young casino has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.
Adults only, everywhere
You must be 18 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.
Responsible gamingStart small with an unknown casino
Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.
How we review new casinosSet limits before the welcome offer
Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.
Set your limitsFree, confidential support
If playing stops being fun, talk to someone. Gambling Therapy offers free support in many languages.
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