1. What is Satta King?
Satta King is a form of lottery-style gambling (commonly called "satta" or "matka" in parts of South Asia) where participants place bets on numbers. Traditionally the game involved drawing numbers from a pot (a "matka") or using results from other sources to determine winning numbers. Over time the term satta king came to mean both the game itself and the person or group running the result board.
2. How is Satta King played?
The mechanics vary by region and by local rules, but the general idea is:
- Players pick one or more numbers (single digits, pairs, or combinations).
- Bets are placed with a bookmaker or through an agent who records the stake and chosen numbers.
- At a scheduled time, a winning number or combination is published (the "result").
- If a player’s chosen number matches the published result according to the rules, they win a payout based on the odds and stake.
Rules and payout rates differ widely: some bets are for single numbers, others for pairs (jodis) or more complicated combinations. Because rules vary, always refer to how a specific market defines winners.
3. What is a Satta King "Jodi"?
A jodi (pair) usually means a two-digit number formed by combining two single digits or the result of two related numbers. In many matka and satta games, jodi bets are popular because they have different odds and payouts compared to single-number bets. For example, if the result format shows two digits together, betting on the correct two-digit combination is a jodi bet.
4. When are Satta King results announced?
Result times depend entirely on the particular game or market. Traditionally, towns or markets had specific draw times (for example: morning, afternoon, and evening draws), and each draw had a published time. Today, with many variants and operators, result times vary — some games have daily results at fixed times, others weekly.
If you follow a particular game, check that game’s official schedule or the agent’s posted timetable for exact draw times. Be careful: different regions may use different time zones or publish "results" at slightly different minutes.
5. When and where did Satta King start?
The modern forms of satta and matka gambling emerged in India in the mid-20th century. One widely reported origin story ties the rise of matka-style betting to the 1950s–1960s when people began betting on the opening and closing rates of cotton traded on the New York cotton exchange; when those feeds were delayed or stopped, local versions replaced them using cards, pots (matkas), or other random draws.
Exact dates and a single founding year are hard to pin down because the game evolved in different places independently. Broadly speaking, the activity became more organized and widely known in India during the 1960s and 1970s.
6. Should you play Satta King online or offline?
There are two modern ways people encounter these games:
- Offline (local agents/bookmakers): Traditional method—players visit or contact an agent who records bets. This is often localized, with informal rules and cash settlements.
- Online: Digital platforms, social media groups, or messaging apps where operators post results and accept digital payments.