Satta King - India's Popular (Though Illegal) Lottery

Satta King is a type of lottery that originated in India and has become wildly popular despite being illegal. It involves betting on random numbers between 00 and 99 to win money. Over the years, Satta King lotteries have amassed a massive following across the country.

What is Satta King?

Satta King is a lottery game where participants bet money on their chosen numbers between 00 and 99. Bookies collect the money and provide participants with random numbers in return. The winning numbers are then picked randomly from a pot or matka. If a participant's number matches the winning number, they win the prize money.

The game is known as Satta King where 'Satta' means betting and 'King' refers to the winning number. It is also known as Satta Matka, but Matka refers to the pot from which numbers are drawn. Satta King is the actual game where numbers from 00 to 99 are bet on.

How To Play Satta King

To play the Satta King lottery, participants first need to approach local bookies who act as middlemen between bettors and the game operators. The bookies provide them with random numbers and collect their betting money.

Participants can bet on a single digit or pairs of digits from 00 to 99. They can also play advanced betting with more complex number combinations. The bookies offer fluctuating money odds according to the demand on a particular number.

Everyday, random numbers are drawn multiple times for different Satta King games. The declared winning numbers decide the winners for each game. Winners receive 90 times their original stake.

Popular Satta King Variants There are primarily four popular Satta King variants bettors can play:

Desawar Satta King - Bets on numbers from 00 to 99.
Gali Satta King - Also bets on numbers 00 to 99.
Gaziyabad Satta King - Another 00 to 99 Satta King lottery.
Faridabad Satta King - The most popular variant again betting on 00 to 99.

The winning numbers for each variant may differ from the rest on a given day. Bettors often play multiple variants at once to increase win probability.

Why Satta King Is Popular

Satta King's popularity stems from the lure of easy money if luck favours the bettor. The lottery system also allows betting anonymity since participants don't need to provide identification. Moreover, in a country like India where legal gambling is scarce, Satta King serves as an outlet for betting enthusiasts.

The lucrative illegal betting market generates around $500 million annually. Top bookies have become filthy rich by running their operations under the radar. Despite occasional raids by law enforcement, bribes allow Satta networks to stay afloat.

For bettors, Satta King provides an addictive high along with hopes of becoming rich instantly. This generates an ever-growing demand feeding the supply from Satta Matka operators. Thus, Satta King lotteries continue thriving as a gambling outlet for Indians despite the risks involved.