Gambling regulation in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Public Gambling Act, 1867 extends to the islands; no venues are licensed and there is no local gaming legislation of note. 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 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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
A small tourism economy with no gaming layer.
Popular sports & traditional games
Water sports and football locally; cricket on television.
Payment infrastructure
UPI works in Port Blair; connectivity limits digital reach elsewhere.
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