GAME OF SKILLS

fantasticsportindia is classified as a “Game of Skill.” In such games, the participants' abilities are more critical than luck. Participants use their knowledge, expertise, training, and focus to play and win.

Online fantasy sports gaming is legally recognized globally, with some state-specific exceptions. The concept on fantasticsportindia is entirely skill-based, where users form teams and earn points based on the real-life performance of their chosen players.

fantasticsportindia operates legally by offering services, features, programs, and contests related to fantasy cricket, football, kabaddi, volleyball, basketball, and hockey. These services and contests enable users to create teams before a match begins. Points are awarded based on the real-life performance of the selected players. The user whose team scores the highest aggregate points is declared the winner. Team creation on fantasticsportindia relies entirely on users' skills, knowledge, and attention, making the fantasy sports gaming offered by fantasticsportindia a game of skill and fully legal.

ALIGNMENT WITH INDIAN LAWS

Games of skill, such as online fantasy sports gaming, are considered legal throughout India, except in certain states like Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, and Nagaland. The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (“PGA, 1867”) is the primary legislation governing gambling in India.

The PGA defines “public gambling” and operating a common gaming house as criminal and punishable acts. However, online fantasy sports gaming is an exception under the PGA, where its provisions do not apply to games where users utilize their skills and knowledge as primary tools.

SIKKIM, ASSAM, ODISHA, TELANGANA, ANDHRA PRADESH, AND NAGALAND

In various Indian states, the laws related to games of skill are ambiguous. For websites offering online fantasy sports gaming, it remains unclear whether paid services can be offered in these regions. The Indian states with no clear stance on pay-to-play contests include Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Nagaland.

Therefore, fantasticsportindia does not allow users identified as residents of Sikkim, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Nagaland to participate in pay-to-play contests organized by fantasticsportindia.