Gambling & Casino Industry in Tripura

Last updated: 6 November 2026

Ujjayanta Palace, Agartala, Tripura
Photo: Kingshuk Mondal · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Capital: Agartala

Gambling regulation in Tripura

Tripura follows the Public Gambling Act, 1867 framework as adapted; no venues are licensed. State lotteries have operated under the 1998 framework. Across every state and union territory, online money games are prohibited nationwide by the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, in force since 1 May 2026 and enforced by the Online Gaming Authority of India.

Online money games are prohibited across India under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, in force since 1 May 2026 — regardless of any historical state-level permissions. The notes above concern land-based and state-specific rules.

Land-based casinos in Tripura

No licensed land-based casinos are confirmed to operate in this state. We list only verified venues, so this section stays empty rather than naming unconfirmed establishments.

Regional gaming preferences

Informal social play only; no licensed market.

Popular sports & traditional games

Cricket and football share the stage; Tripura produced gymnast Dipa Karmakar.

Payment infrastructure

UPI present in Agartala; cash-led districts.

Sources

  • Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 — https://www.indiacode.nic.in/handle/123456789/22148
  • PIB backgrounder on the 2026 Rules — https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2256973
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