GAME OF SKILLS

fantasyaloria is categorized as a “Game of Skill.” A game of skills is one where the participants' abilities play a dominant role rather than mere chance. Participants in games of skill utilize their knowledge, expertise, training, and focus to participate and win.

Online fantasy sports gaming is widely recognized as a legal activity globally, with certain exceptions in specific states. The concept of online fantasy sports gaming on fantasyaloria is entirely based on skill, where users form their own teams and are awarded points based on the real-life performance of their selected players.

fantasyaloria operates legally by offering services, Fun Features, Programs, and Contests related to fantasy cricket, football, kabaddi, volleyball, basketball, and hockey. The services, contests, and programs related to online fantasy sports gaming on fantasyaloria enable users to create their own teams before a match begins. Teams are then awarded points based on the actual performance of the players chosen by the users. The individual whose team scores the highest aggregate points is declared the winner. The creation of teams on fantasyaloria relies entirely on the users' skills, knowledge, and attention, making the online fantasy sports gaming offered by fantasyaloria a game of skill and 100% legal.

ALIGNMENT WITH INDIAN LAWS

Games of skill, such as online fantasy sports gaming, are considered legal throughout India, with the exception of certain states like Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, and Nagaland. The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (“PGA, 1867”) is recognized as the primary legislation governing gambling in India.

The PGA defines “public gambling” and the operation of a common gaming house as criminal and punishable acts in India. However, online fantasy sports gaming is considered an exception under the PGA, where the provisions and punishments of the PGA do not apply to games played by users using their skills and knowledge as primary tools.

SIKKIM, ASSAM, ODISHA, TELANGANA, ANDHRA PRADESH, AND NAGALAND

There are various states in India where the laws related to games of skill are ambiguous. For websites offering online fantasy sports gaming, it remains unclear whether to offer paid services or not in these regions. The Indian states with no clear stance on pay-to-play contests include Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Nagaland.

As a result, fantasyaloria does not allow users identified as residents of Sikkim, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Nagaland to participate in pay-to-play contests organized by fantasyaloria.