Satta Matka is one of the most recognized number-based games in India. It is a mix of chance logic and excitement that has been part of Indian culture for many years. What started as a local betting game in Mumbai has now grown into a global digital game that thousands of people play every day. Even though technology has changed how it is played the essence of Satta Matka remains the same. It is still about selecting the right numbers and trusting your luck.
The Origin of Satta Matka
The story of Satta Matka goes back to the early 1950s when people used to place bets on the rates of cotton sent from the New York Cotton Exchange to the Bombay Cotton Exchange. This practice was known as Ankada Jugar. When this system was stopped in 1961 enthusiasts created a new way to continue their number game. They started using a Matka or earthen pot to draw random numbers and this became the foundation of Satta Matka.
Two names stand out in the history of this game Kalyanji Bhagat and Ratan Khatri. Kalyanji Bhagat introduced the sattamatka which operated every day. Ratan Khatri started the Worli Matka which soon gained fame across Mumbai. During the 1960s and 1970s the game reached its golden period. Satta Matka markets became popular meeting spots and the results created excitement among players all over the city.
