• Sunil Hegde

This paper initially begins by discussing about the term “Gambling”. Gambling may be described as betting, playing, or taking part in an operation that is a game of chance and not a talent contest, to gain a greater chunk of cash or just about any reward by placing bets with the help of certain amount of funds. Further, the paper moves on discussing about the statutory provisions dealing with the art of gambling in India. The Public Gambling Act, 1867 is by far the most relevant law that controls betting, gambling or wagering in India. Wagering in India is limited to selective events such as lottery tickets and motor racing bets, but unregulated betting actually occurs unlawfully elsewhere. This form of betting results in different offences, such as bribery, trading on items apart from cash, redistribution of cash, etc. If we speak of legitimate gaming, it is among the key sources of income for the state in question. In India; Goa, Daman, and Sikkim are the main nations that have allowed gambling and gaming in casinos.

Betting; Gambling; Public Gambling Act, 1867; Wagering.

"The Art of Gambling and its Related Laws in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no.558-564, March-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIREW06074.pdf

"The Art of Gambling and its Related Laws in India", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 3, page no. pp558-564, March-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIREW06074.pdf