Haryana declares Rummy, Poker as games of skill under Gambling Act 2025 - The Tribune
The Haryana government has officially classified Rummy and Poker as 'games of skill' under its 2025 public gambling prevention law.Summary
The Haryana government has issued a notification officially classifying the card games Rummy and Poker as 'games of skill' under the Haryana Prevention of Public Gambling Act, 2025. This decision, made on September 10, defines a 'game of skill' as one where skill predominates over chance. The Act distinguishes these from 'games of chance' and 'gaming,' which are prohibited. The notification aligns with recent legal precedent, including a 2024 Allahabad High Court ruling and a 2023 IIT Delhi study, both of which identified Poker and Rummy as skill-based games. The Haryana Act, enacted in 2025 to replace the Public Gambling Act of 1867, prohibits public gambling, betting in sports or elections, and match-fixing, with penalties including imprisonment and fines.
(Source：The Tribune)