Arunachal Pradesh – Lighthouse Jaipur

Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh — Photo: Vikramjit Kakati · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Capital: Itanagar

Gambling regulation in Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh follows the prohibition framework of the Public Gambling Act, 1867 as extended to the state; it licenses no casinos or betting operations. Lottery sales have operated under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998 framework (current schemes: Needs Verification). 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 Arunachal Pradesh

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, dispersed market where organised wagering has little footprint; festival-season traditional games dominate.

Popular sports & traditional games

Football and traditional sports lead; cricket follows national television.

Payment infrastructure

Mobile-money and UPI coverage is thin outside Itanagar; cash dominates.

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

Gambling & Casino Industry in Arunachal Pradesh