Gambling regulation in Meghalaya
Meghalaya is home to teer — licensed betting on traditional archery, regulated by the Meghalaya Regulation of the Game of Arrow Shooting and Sale of Teer Tickets Act, 2018 — a daily institution in Shillong. The Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act, 2021 briefly created a casino/online licensing regime, but it was reported repealed in 2024 after public opposition (Needs Verification for the precise current status). 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.
Land-based casinos in Meghalaya
Regional gaming preferences
Teer is the story here: twice-daily archery rounds with number betting woven into Shillong life — a licensed, local, traditional form that long predates online gaming.
Popular sports & traditional games
Football is the premier sport (Shillong Lajong's legacy); archery is both sport and livelihood.
Payment infrastructure
Teer runs on cash through licensed counters; UPI adoption is growing in Shillong.
Frequently asked questions
What is teer and is it legal?
Did Meghalaya license casinos?
Sources
- Meghalaya Regulation of the Game of Arrow Shooting and Sale of Teer Tickets Act, 2018
- Meghalaya Regulation of Gaming Act, 2021 (reported repealed 2024 — Needs Verification)
- 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