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Central Laws Related to Lottery, Gambling and Betting

The Lotteries Regulation Act, 1998:

Lottery is considered legal in India. Lottery should be organised by the state government and the place of Draw should be in that particular state.

Indian Penal Code, 1860:

The code has provisions for punishing anyone who to the annoyance of others does any obscene act in a public place or sings, recites or utters any obscene song, ballad or words, in or near any public place.

These provisions of the IPC may be attracted if any obscene matter is used for the purpose of advertising betting and gambling activities.

Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999:

Remittance of the income generated from lottery winning, racing/riding is prohibited under this Act.

Information Technology Rules, 2011:

Under these rules, any internet service provider, network service provider or any search engine will not host any such content which directly or indirectly supports Gambling.

Income Tax Act, 1961:

Current taxation policy in India covers all types of Gambling industry directly and indirectly. Thus, it can be said that all regulated and legalised Gambling is supported in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of India.

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