The history of gambling laws in India dates back to the British colonial era. The Public Gambling Act of 1867 was the first law regulating gambling in India. It prohibited all forms of public gambling and imposed fines and imprisonment for violations. However, it did not apply to “games of mere skill” and thus excluded horse racing. After India gained independence in 1947, the Cons... https://lawforeverything.com/gambling-laws-and-regulations-in-india/