Sattamatka or satta batta is a very popular game among online bettors. Matka gambling is a type of lottery that was started in the mid-20th century just after the independence and successfully continued to date. At that time this game was known as “ankada jugar”. People used to place bets on the opening and closing price of cotton and this practice was regulated by the Bombay Cotton Exchange along with New York Exchange. When textile mills started flourishing in Mumbai, many mill workers played matka, resulting in bookies opening their shops in and around the mill areas and that is how Central Mumbai became the hub of the matka business in Mumbai. But after some time, the New York Exchange stepped out, with their decision to stop the practice of gambling.
The “Matka” in the game was used to be an earthen pot from which the lottery was announced, that is how matka was added to the name of the game
Initially, the numbers from 0-9 were added to the pot in the form of chits, a player was chosen to draw a chit out of the pot and this is how they declared the winner of the game. But as time passed the techniques evolved but one thing was the same and that was the mutka. In the current scenario, the lottery is drawn out of the pack of cards rather than chits being used and the person who wins the bet gets a huge sum of money. As the chit system is abolished the modern-day satta matta is based on random number selection and through random selection winners are declared. Today the game is played in most parts of India, especially in South India people love the game
Despite these changes, the game still holds its original charm and excitement. Today, it remains popular among bettors, offering the thrill of winning big. However, it's important to play responsibly and be aware of the risks involved. Satta Matka's enduring appeal shows how traditional games can evolve and stay relevant over time.