At Taj Rummy, our mission is not only to offer a secure and enjoyable gaming experience, but also to uphold the highest standards of legal compliance and ethical responsibility. In line with this commitment, we have taken strong and proactive measures to ensure full adherence to the Telangana Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2017.
Understanding the Law: Telangana Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2017
The Telangana Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2017 clearly prohibits all gaming activities – both offline and online – that involve stakes or real money. This includes games of skill such as rummy. We take our responsibility seriously and have implemented strict measures to ensure that users from Telangana are completely restricted from participating in any cash-based games on our platform.
Clear Separation of Game Types on Our Website
Our website and app offers two types of games:
- Cash games (games played with real money)
- Free games (games played with bonus money)
While the website is accessible in Telangana due to the availability of free games, we strictly prohibit and prevent any users from Telangana from playing cash games or making any monetary transactions
Multi-Layered Restriction System for Telangana Users
To ensure full compliance with Telangana law, we have enforced a 3-level restriction system
1. IP-Based Blocking
We automatically block access to cash games for users who log in from Telangana IP addresses—whether through WiFi or mobile data. This ensures that devices connected from within the state cannot participate in real-money games.
2. Geolocation-Based Blocking
When a user logs into our mobile app, we ask for permission to access their geolocation. If permission is granted and the user is found to be in Telangana, access to cash games is blocked immediately. If the user denies location access, we default to the IP-based restriction to block them.
3. KYC Document Verification
Even if a user’s IP and location data do not show they are in Telangana, we conduct an additional KYC check. If the uploaded government-issued ID or address proof shows a Telangana address, the user is blocked from cash games during the verification process.
We only complete KYC verification after receiving:
- One government-issued photo ID
- One government-issued address proof
Transparent Communication and Continuous Monitoring
We display clear messages and disclaimers on our website and app to inform users from Telangana that they are not allowed to participate in cash games. We also regularly review and update our systems to ensure that all our compliance measures remain effective and in line with the law.