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Lost money on a betting app
What usually matters in this situation, and the papers to keep ready before you meet an advocate or free legal aid (call 15100).
Make my own list — free, 2 minutesYour situation
- What is the problem? The app or "betting ID" agent took my money
Where you stand
- Be careful Illegal apps rarely pay out — treat money still on them as at risk, and stop adding more.
Do these now
- Report the app on cybercrime.gov.in (or 1930 if money was just taken)
Can freeze accounts and get the app blocked. Where: cybercrime.gov.in - Ask your bank to block gambling/betting payments on your account
Banks are required to block these payments; asking helps. Where: Bank branch / app.
Papers to gather
- App name, website, and screenshots of your balance / transaction history
Basis of any complaint. Where: The app. - All deposits and withdrawals with UTR numbers
Lets police trace receiving accounts. Where: Bank / UPI history.
You may also need, depending on your answers
- Chats with the agent or "ID" seller and their numbers — Agents are often the easiest to trace.
What the law says
The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 and its Rules (in force from 1 May 2026) ban online money games and betting, whether based on skill or chance, and require banks to block payments to them. The law targets operators, advertisers and payment facilitators. Free games and e-sports remain allowed.
General information, not legal advice.
Saboot will also ask
- When was the money deposited?
- How did you pay?
Similar situations
- Gaming app holding my winnings
- In debt because of online gaming
- Child spent money on games without permission
- Paid an agent to load money for betting
Sources
- Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025
- National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (MHA)
The full guide: I lost money on a gaming, betting or trading app, or my winnings are stuck · All situations