King11 is considered as a “Game of Skill.” The game of skills can be defined as a game wherein the skills of the individuals participating in any online fantasy sports gaming play a dominant role rather than the mere luck of the individuals. The individuals in the game of skills use their knowledge, skills, training, and attention for participation and winning. Online fantasy sports gaming is considered to be a legal practice around the world with certain states being an exception. Online fantasy sports gaming is entirely based on the concept of Game of Skills, wherein the users form their own teams and are allocated points on the basis of on-field performance of their chosen players. King11 is completely legal as it offers services, and Contest(s) related to fantasy cricket, fantasy football, fantasy kabaddi, fantasy volleyball, fantasy basketball & fantasy hockey. The services, contest(s), and program(s) related to online fantasy sports gaming offered by King11 enable its users to create their own team prior the match begins and then the teams are awarded points on the basis of the real-life performance of the players chosen by the users in the team. The individual whose team scores the highest aggregate of points is announced as the winner. The formation of the team by the users of King11 is entirely dependent on the skills, knowledge, and attention of the users which makes online fantasy sports gaming offered at King11 a game of skills and 100% legal.
The game of skills such as the online fantasy sports gaming are considered to be legal all over India, except in certain states such as Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, Andhra Pradesh. The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (“PGA, 1867”) is recognised as the primary legality driving the prevalence of gambling in India. The PGA defines the act of “public gambling” and the keeping of a common gaming house as a criminal and punishable act in India. However, the online fantasy sports gaming is considered to be an exception under the PGA, wherein the provisions and punishments of PGA shall not be applicable to games played by the user using their skills and knowledge as primary tools.
In several Indian states, the regulations concerning skill-based gaming laws are ambiguous. Consequently, websites that provide online fantasy sports gaming services face uncertainty regarding whether to offer their services for free. States such as Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, and Andhra Pradesh have not provided clarity on allowing pay-to-play contests.
In light of this situation, King11 prohibits residents of Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, and Andhra Pradesh from participating in pay-to-play contests organized by King11. Users from the aforementioned states are not eligible to withdraw funds.
