East India

Poker in West Bengal

Kolkata's classic live poker tradition.

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Is poker legal in West Bengal?

Skill game (explicit exemption)

West Bengal Gambling and Prize Competitions Act expressly exempts poker (along with bridge and rummy) from the definition of gambling — making WB one of the most poker-friendly states in India.

Court rulings & statutes

West Bengal Gambling and Prize Competitions Act, 1957 — Sec 2(1)(b)
West Bengal Legislature · 1 Jan 1957
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Poker, bridge and rummy expressly excluded from 'gambling' under WB law.

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

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