Satta Matka, often known as Matka gambling or just 220 patti satta, was a legitimate lottery game that was first played in India in the 1950s, not long after the country gained its freedom. The majority of games are now being played online. Although gambling is prohibited throughout India, the legality of the activity differs from state to state. The many states in India are free to create their own regulations for various forms of gambling. Common forms of gambling, such as organized betting, are restricted, although certain kinds of gambling, such lotteries and horse racing, are allowed under the law in this country.