ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Matka gambling

Oh hi there little one! So, have you ever played a game where you bet on something and if you win, you get a prize or some money? Well, the matka gambling is a game where people bet on numbers that are picked randomly, usually twice a day, and if their number matches the one that was picked, they win a lot of money!

Let me explain further. There is a person called a 'matka king' or 'bookie' who organizes this game. They choose three numbers from 0 to 9 and write them down in a piece of paper. They then put these papers in a big pot called a 'matka' and mix them up. And do you know what happens next? People start betting on which three numbers they think will be picked from the pot.

Now little one, the people who bet on the numbers are called 'punters'. They go to the matka king and place their bets on their chosen numbers. The amount they bet can be small or big, but the more they bet, the more they can win. The matka king collects all the money and keeps it safe until the three numbers are picked.

Once the numbers are picked, the matka king announces them and everyone sees if they have won. If any punter's number matches the three numbers that were picked, they win a lot of money! But if their number doesn't match, they lose all the money they bet.

But little one, you should know that matka gambling is not legal in many places and can be dangerous. People can lose a lot of money and get into trouble with the law. It's important to remember that gambling is not a good habit to get into.

So there you have it, little one! Matka gambling is a game where people bet on three numbers and if their number matches the one that is picked, they win a lot of money. Just remember to stay away from it and always make safe choices!