Parimatch, an international online betting platform headquartered in Cyprus and licensed in several countries, is currently banned and blocked in India due to regulatory non-compliance. It operates without approval from Indian authorities and is classified as an unlicensed foreign betting app offering cash-based betting services, which violates Indian gambling laws. Under the Public Gambling Act of 1867 and the stricter 2025 Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, online betting platforms like Parimatch are illegal, with severe penalties including imprisonment, hefty fines, and blocking of financial transactions and websites.

Indian users are strongly advised to avoid Parimatch and similar offshore betting platforms as using or promoting them can lead to significant legal consequences, financial losses, and data security risks. Only platforms licensed by the National Online Gaming Commission are legally permitted to operate in India. To protect users, Indian internet service providers and financial institutions restrict access to such unlicensed sites, emphasizing the importance of relying solely on legally compliant betting services within the country.