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Can i play lottery in countries outside India online?


01-May-2023 (In Documentation Law)
I want to know that can i playing a lottery held in other Countries from India is a crime or not? And if not, depositing money in that website which will buy me a ticket also a crime.
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Answer #1
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Gambling/Lottery is an offence in India except in the states of Sikkim & Goa.

In your case the incidence takes place in some other country where gambling is not an offence.

It will not be treated as a crime in India but the amount brought in India will be taxed.

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