South India

Poker in Tamil Nadu

Chennai players & study groups.

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Is poker legal in Tamil Nadu?

Online stakes banned · Live unclear

TN Online Gaming Authority Act, 2022 banned online games played for stakes. The Madras HC upheld much of it in 2023. Live poker is not specifically licensed but Madras HC has historically recognised poker as a game of skill in K.R. Lakshmanan.

Court rulings & statutes

All India Gaming Federation v. State of Tamil Nadu
Madras High Court · 9 Nov 2023
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Upheld TN's 2022 online gaming law to the extent it bans online stakes — but reaffirmed poker as a skill game.

Latest news

Chennai players shift to live formats after TN online ban upheldThe Hindu · Mar 2024

Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with a local lawyer before organising games.

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