Responsible Gaming & Legal Status

Is 1xBet legal in India?

We will not tell you it is "safe and legal", because that is not accurate. 1xBet operates under a Curaçao licence (1668/JAZ) held by 1X Corp N.V. That licence has no legal force in India.

The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 introduced a nationwide restriction on offshore real-money online betting. Indian authorities have blocked thousands of betting URLs, pursued enforcement action against operators, and directed banks and UPI providers to block related transactions. Several states — including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu — have their own long-standing bans.

In plain terms: using an offshore book like 1xBet is legally risky, not clearly permitted. The practical risks for a player are frozen deposits, blocked transactions and account problems, plus the usual financial risk of gambling itself. Check your own state's rules and decide with open eyes. You must be at least 18 years old.

Tax on winnings

Winnings from online games are taxed at a flat 30% under Section 115BBJ, and 30% TDS is deducted at withdrawal under Section 194BA on your net winnings (withdrawals minus deposits). There is no minimum threshold. Keep records of deposits and withdrawals.

Signs gambling is becoming a problem

• Betting more than you planned, or chasing losses to "win it back".
• Borrowing money, or using funds meant for bills, to keep playing.
• Hiding the extent of your betting from family.
• Feeling anxious, irritable or low when you are not playing.
• Believing a "system", predictor or signal will turn things around — it will not.

Tools to stay in control

If you do play, use the account controls before you deposit, not after a bad run:

• Deposit limits — cap how much you can add per day, week or month.
• Loss and wager limits — cap exposure regardless of outcome.
• Session reminders / time-outs — short cool-off periods of 24 hours to a few weeks.
• Self-exclusion — close access for a longer fixed period; contact support to request it.

Set a budget you can afford to lose, treat it like the price of entertainment, and never deposit borrowed money.

Get help in India

If gambling is affecting your life or someone you know, free and confidential support is available: