Satta Matka is an old and popular form of lottery-based gambling that originated in India in the 1950s. It began with betting on cotton rates transmitted from the New York Cotton Exchange. Over time, it evolved into a number-based game, where players select numbers to win prizes. The game gained immense popularity in Mumbai and other parts of India, with famous Matka kings like Ratan Khatri and Kalyanji Bhagat shaping its history. Despite being illegal, Satta matka old continues to thrive underground, with online versions emerging.