Gambling regulation in Chandigarh
The union territory applies the Public Gambling Act, 1867; no venues are licensed. 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 Chandigarh
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
An affluent administrative city whose play is social and private.
Popular sports & traditional games
Cricket (a historic international venue next door in Mohali) and golf culture.
Payment infrastructure
Among India's most digital small cities; UPI-first.
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