What is Matka?

Table of contents:

• WHAT IS MATKA?
• THE HISTORY OF MATKA
• HOW TO PLAY MATKA AT LOTTOLAND
• WILL YOU BE THE NEXT MATKA KING? 

WHAT IS MATKA?

Satta Matka also called Matka gambling or satta is a lottery game that originated in India when people used to bet on the outcome of the opening and closing rates of cotton. Before the era of independence, it continued to be played until in 1960 other ways of generating random numbers appeared such as pulling numbers out of a large pot known as Matka. In the Satta Matka, numbers from 0-9 (which declared the opening and closing rates of imaginary products) would be written on pieces of paper and put into a matka, a large earthen jug. One person would then draw a chit and declare the winning numbers. 

THE HISTORY OF MATKA

Satta Matka originated in the 1950s when people used to place bets on the opening and closing rates of cotton. They would bet on the Bombay Cotton Exchange from the New York Cotton Exchange, via teleprinters. In the 1960s, it was replaced with other ways of generating random numbers, including pulling slips from a large Matka or playing cards. The 1980s and 1990s saw the Matka business reach its peak.

Textile mills started prospering in Mumbai. As many mill workers played matka, bookies started opening shops around mill work areas; and that is how Central Mumbai became the heart of the matka business. Between the 1980s and the 1990s the matka business reached its peak. Before Mumbai Police's massive crackdown on the Matka system, the business had a turnover of around Rs 500 crore every month. Eventually, people moved to bet on Cricket matches and online lotteries. 

HOW TO PLAY MATKA AT LOTTOLAND

You must be wondering...? “Can I play Matka online?” We have great news for you! Lottoland offers a version of this popular game called Jhatka Matka, this game, just like the original, is based on random number generator and budding. Each bet is different and therefore, the price varies depending on what you choose, the minimum bet is only ₹ 200 and the maximum is a ₹ 10,000 stake.

Over the years, the practice of the game changed and now, three numbers are drawn from a pack of playing cards. The game of Matka is pretty simple to understand and play. With a little bit of study and practice, you can become a master of Matka game!

If you love to predict the numbers, then try our exciting Jhatka Matka! Satta Matka, but with a modern twist now in India. You just have to pick and guess the numbers for the upcoming draw, then buy your ticket and take a chance to become a crorepati. 

This game offers some advantages:

• The draws happen every 15 minutes
• If you play single Ank & Win x9 your stake will be 900% the prize
• You can play all your favourites like Jodi, Panna, Full Sangham…
• The results are given in real-time

Your winnings will be paid to your online wallet, don’t miss your chance and play Jhatka Matka at Lottoland. To get familiar with all the game options, here are the games and their descriptions:

A person who wins a great deal of money from Matka gambling is known as a 'Matka King’. So far, only three people hold the honour of being Matka kings: Kalyanji Bhagat, Suresh Bhagat, Ratan Khatri. However, they live very private lives and there is not much information about them or how they invested the winnings.

WILL YOU BE THE NEXT MATKA KING?

The matka business and the lives of the matka kings also had an influence on Bollywood. It is widely believed that Premnath's character in the film Dharmatma was loosely based on Khatri.

If you want to know more about this game, discover it by yourself and play Matka online. It’s important to note our results are derived from a licensed Random Number Generator. Good luck with your satta!

Last updated: July 2021