However, the State cannot legislate on games of skill as it is only concerned with betting, gambling and sports, which fall under the ambit of games of chance. The Constitution of India empowers State governments to legislate on matters relating to betting and gambling vide Entry 34 and Sports vide Entry 33 of the State List of the Seventh Schedule.
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