Shillong Teer is a popular archery-based gambling game that originated in the Indian state of Meghalaya. The game is organized by the Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association and is held daily, with two rounds of archery taking place in the morning and afternoon.
In Shillong Teer, players place bets on the numbers that they think will be hit by the arrows shot by archers. The archers shoot a certain number of arrows at a circular target called the "teer," and the number of arrows that hit the target is the winning number for the round. The numbers are then announced and the players who have bet on the winning numbers are paid out according to the odds.
The Shillong Teer game is organized by the Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association and the archers who participate in the game are members of local archery clubs. The game is popular among locals and tourists and attracts a large number of players who place bets on the winning numbers.
The game of Shillong Teer has faced controversy due to its gambling nature and has faced legal challenges in the past. However, it continues to be played and is an integral part of the local culture in Meghalaya.