SK M 08 October 2022

TAMBOLA playing is legal or illegal in India

Is playing TAMBOLA illegal in society compound in Delhi?

Quick Summary

This discussion explores the legality of playing Tambola, also known as Housie, in India. While games like Rummy and Chess have been declared skill-based and legal by the Supreme Court, the specific legal standing of Tambola remains unclear. The query seeks to understand if playing Tambola in a society compound in Delhi is permissible, highlighting the lack of explicit information regarding its legal rights.

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SUMAN CHAKRABORTY (7278624428) (Legal Practitioner) 08 October 2022

Supreme court declared Rummy, Chess, Caroms, wagering on horse races is a skill game so they a legal to play in real cash. But there is no specific information about ( housie/ Tambola) game legal rights.