Bharat Rummy is recognized as a platform offering “games of skill.” A game of skill is one where the outcome is predominantly influenced by the user's skill, strategy, experience, and knowledge, rather than by chance. In the context of online Rummy, participants apply their understanding of the game, card probability, and decision-making — making it a skill-based activity.
Bharat Rummy’s offerings, including contests and cash games, are designed to reward skillful gameplay. As such, playing Rummy on Bharat Rummy is 100% legal and legitimate under Indian law, except in certain restricted states.
The legality of games of skill in India is upheld by The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (“PGA”), which prohibits games of chance but makes an exception for games of skill. Courts in India, including the Supreme Court, have consistently held that games requiring substantial skill — such as Rummy — are not gambling, and therefore do not fall under the prohibitions of the PGA.
Hence, Bharat Rummy operates within the boundaries of Indian law and only offers skill-based games for entertainment and competitive gameplay.
While games of skill are considered legal in most parts of India, there are certain states where local laws either prohibit or do not clearly allow real-money gaming, even for skill-based games.
As a precautionary and compliant measure, Bharat Rummy does not offer paid contests to users residing in the following states:
Users from these states are restricted from participating in any pay-to-play contests on Bharat Rummy. Free-to-play or practice modes may still be accessible, subject to applicable laws and terms.
Bharat Rummy is committed to legal and responsible gaming. We continuously monitor legal developments and regulatory guidelines across jurisdictions to ensure full compliance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we recommend reviewing your state’s applicable laws or contacting our support team at info@techbeliever.in.