Legality of Lash Fantasy Cricket
At Lash Fantasy Cricket, we operate in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing fantasy sports in the jurisdictions we serve. This page explains the legal status of fantasy cricket and our commitment to responsible gaming.
1. Legal Status in India
Fantasy cricket is recognized as a game of skill under Indian law, as established by:
- The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (which exempts skill-based games)
- Recent Supreme Court rulings affirming fantasy sports as legal
- State-specific regulations where applicable
2. Why Fantasy Cricket is Legal
Our platform is legal because:
✔ Teams are selected based on user knowledge and skill
✔ Outcomes depend on real-world player performances
✔ We operate as a contest platform, not a betting service
✔ We comply with all financial and gaming regulations
3. Restricted States
Due to state-specific laws, we currently cannot offer paid contests to residents of:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Assam
- Odisha
- Telangana
- Sikkim
- Nagaland
Users from these states may still participate in free contests.
4. Responsible Gaming
We promote responsible gaming by:
- Requiring age verification (18+ only)
- Offering self-exclusion options
- Providing deposit limits
- Maintaining fair play policies
5. Tax Compliance
All winnings are subject to:
- 30% TDS on net winnings above ₹10,000 per financial year
- GST as applicable by law
We provide complete transaction records for your tax filings.
6. Player Protection
We guarantee:
✅ Secure transactions through RBI-approved payment gateways
✅ Data protection under our Privacy Policy
✅ Fair contest mechanics with transparent scoring
7. International Users
While our primary operations focus on India, international users must ensure fantasy sports are legal in their jurisdiction before playing.
8. Legal Updates
We continuously monitor legal developments and will update our operations to maintain full compliance with all regulations.
For any legal inquiries, please contact:
legal@lashfantasycricket.com