West India

Poker in Maharashtra

Mumbai & Pune — India's busiest live circuit.

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Is poker legal in Maharashtra?

Private games widespread · No explicit ban

Maharashtra's Bombay Prevention of Gambling Act predates poker jurisprudence. There is no specific poker licensing or ban — Mumbai and Pune have a thriving private member-only club scene that relies on the all-India skill-game position established by the Supreme Court and Karnataka HC.

Court rulings & statutes

Various petitions on game-of-skill recognition (ongoing)
Bombay High Court · 10 Jul 2024
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Bombay HC has heard several petitions concerning online and offline skill games; final position pending.

Latest news

Mumbai poker community grows post-Online Gaming Act 2025Mid-Day · Oct 2025

Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with a local lawyer before organising games.

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