Laser247 is a betting exchange platform built for Indian players. We focus on cricket and live sports markets, peer-to-peer odds, and a payment flow built around how money actually moves in India: UPI, PhonePe, Paytm, Google Pay, bank transfer, and AstroPay.
This page covers who we are, what we built, and why.
What We Built
Laser247 is not a sportsbook. We are an exchange. The difference matters. On a sportsbook, the operator sets the odds and takes the other side of every bet. On Laser247, users set the odds among themselves. Bets are matched between users who disagree about an outcome. The platform takes a small commission on net winnings, and the operator does not hold a position against any user.
This structure produces sharper odds than sportsbook pricing in most cricket markets, because the spread between buy and sell is set by player demand rather than a fixed operator margin. It also enables back and lay betting. You can bet on an outcome to happen, or bet on it not to happen, with equal ease.
Why Cricket First
Indian betting volume is dominated by cricket. The IPL season alone moves more wagers than every other sport on Indian platforms combined. We built the platform around that reality. Cricket markets are deeper than other sports on Laser247. More match types, more in-play options, more granular markets per match, because cricket is where the demand is.
Other sports are covered too. Tennis, football, kabaddi, horse racing, and casino games sit alongside cricket, but cricket is the spine.
Why WhatsApp for Signup
Account creation runs through WhatsApp because it is the channel Indian users already use for everything else. Form-based signup with email verification adds friction without adding security. The WhatsApp number is itself the verification, and the agent on the other side handles ID setup, deposit instructions, and any first-day questions in the same chat. No separate email thread, no portal, no waiting on a verification link.
How We Approach Trust
Three principles guide how the platform is built and how we communicate.
Encryption. Account credentials, deposit and withdrawal flows, and chat communications are encrypted in transit. Sensitive data is never transmitted in plain text.
Transparent settlement. Bets are matched against other users in real time. Settlement happens automatically when a market resolves. The commission rate is published, and there are no hidden margins layered into the displayed odds.
Honest about drawbacks. Exchange betting has real complexity. Lay liability, partial matching, and market suspension during fast play all cost newer users when they first arrive. We document these patterns honestly across our guides rather than pretend they do not exist.
Built for Indian Payment Habits
UPI runs the platform’s deposit flow because UPI runs Indian retail finance. PhonePe, Paytm, Google Pay, and direct bank transfer are all supported, with AstroPay available for users whose banks restrict UPI to gambling merchants. Withdrawals go back through the same rail the deposit came in on.
Minimum deposits stay realistic for Indian incomes. There is no requirement to deposit large amounts to access the platform.
Responsible Gaming
We support responsible gaming as the only sustainable approach to betting. Deposit limits, loss limits, session timers, and self-exclusion tools are available on every account. Underage users are blocked at KYC. Our Responsible Gaming page covers the full set of tools and lists Indian support resources for users whose play has become a problem.
Get Started
Opening an account takes minutes through WhatsApp. Once verified, the full platform is available across browser and Android app. Cricket markets, live in-play, exchange and sportsbook modes, and 24/7 customer support are all available from the moment your first deposit clears.
