Parimatch is an international sports betting and casino brand founded in 1994. Its online operations began in 2000, bringing the brand from retail betting into digital entertainment. “Parimatch India” refers to its India-focused presence, but the brand’s international history should be distinguished from its current legal position in India.
India’s regulatory framework has changed substantially. The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 prohibits online money gaming services, related advertising and the facilitation of payments. The framework applies to services offered in India, including those operated from overseas, and its implementing rules took effect on 1 May 2026. An offshore licence does not override these restrictions.
