GAME OF SKILLS

Makine Siteleri is considered as a “Game of Skill.” The game of skills can be defined as a game wherein the skills of the individuals participating in any online fantasy sports gaming play a dominant role rather than the mere luck of the individuals. The individuals in game of skills use their knowledge, skills, training and attention for participation and winning.

Online fantasy sports gaming is considered to be a legal practice around the world with certain states being an exception. Online fantasy sports gaming is entirely based on the concept of Game of Skills, wherein the users form their own teams and are allocated points on the basis of on-field performance of their chosen players.

Makine Siteleri is completely legal as it offers services, Fun Features, Program(s) and Contest(s) related to fantasy football, fantasy football, fantasy kabaddi, fantasy volleyball, fantasy basketball & fantasy hockey. The services, contest(s) and program(s) related to online fantasy sports gaming offered by Makine Siteleri enables its users to create their own team prior the match begins and then the teams are awarded points on the basis of the real-life performance of the players chosen by the users in the team. The individual whose team scores the highest aggregate of points is announced as the winner. The formation of team by the users of Makine Siteleri. is entirely dependent on the skills, knowledge and attention of the users which makes online fantasy sports gaming offered at Makine Siteleri. a game of skills and 100% legal.

ALIGNMENT WITH LOCAL LAWS

Skill-based games, such as online fantasy sports gaming, are generally considered legal in many regions. However, certain jurisdictions may have specific regulations that differ. The Public Gambling Act, 1867 (“PGA, 1867”) is widely recognized as the primary legal framework governing gambling activities.

The PGA defines the act of “public gambling” and the keeping of a common gaming house as a criminal. However, the online fantasy sports gaming is considered to be an exception under the PGA, wherein the provisions and punishments of PGA shall not be applicable to games played by the user using their skills and knowledge as primary tools.

In this context, Makine Siteleri does not permit the users identified as the residents of Sikkim, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh , Assam and Nagaland to participate in the pay-to-play contest(s) organized by Makine Siteleri.