According to industry research, the online gambling turnover in India in 2024 is estimated at almost $2.9 billion, and more than 70% of bets are made from smartphones — it is not surprising that the popularity of Mines is growing at an explosive rate. We will tell you how to install and start playing it later in this article!
Preparing Your Smartphone for Installation
Before downloading the Mines APK file, make sure your phone is ready to accept third-party casino apps, as Google Play only officially allows DFS and rummy in India; real money games like Mines are not covered by this programme, so they are distributed through their own websites:
- Check the technical requirements. Mines runs smoothly on Android 5.1+, 2 GB RAM and 50–150 MB of free memory; for iOS, you need version 14.0+ and a similar amount of space.
- Enable installation from unknown sources. In Settings → Privacy/Security, enable the permission, and then disable it again after installation.
- Update your antivirus. Fresh databases will help filter out fake APK files.
- Free up memory. An extra 200 MB will protect against crashes during updates.
Where to Download a safe APK for Playing Mines
A good operator will not only provide a working file, but also ensure payments in rupees. Here are a few more important points:
- Licence from international regulators (Curaçao eGaming, MGA).
- Support for Indian payment systems (UPI, Paytm, PhonePe).
- Responsible Gaming section and deposit limits.
- Instant PAN card verification for withdrawals.
- Access to ‘Mines’ in demo mode to test the game mechanics.
Popular apps with Mines include 1win, Parimatch, Pin-Up and Stake: all of them offer bonuses of up to ₹75,000 and cashback.
Downloading the APK and Installing it on Android
After selecting an operator, open the website via Chrome. The ‘Download APK’ button is usually located on the main page; clicking it will start downloading a 50-150 MB file.
When the file is in the Downloads folder:
- tap it in the notification list;
- confirm access rights;
- wait for the unpacking to finish — the casino icon will appear on your desktop;
- log in to your existing account or click ‘Sign Up’.
Quick Access on iOS without the App Store
For iPhone users, the developers offer a PWA version instead of a separate Mines casino app. In Safari, open the operator’s website → Share → Add to Home Screen. The icon will appear next to your regular apps, and the optimised HTML5 version of Mines will open.
Registration and Data Protection
The first time you launch the app, you will be asked to fill out a form with your name, email address, and Aadhaar or PAN number (for payment reporting). Confirm your number via SMS code and activate two-factor authentication via Google Authenticator. Most Indian casinos encrypt data using TLS 1.3 and allow you to block fingerprint access in the app settings.
Depositing
You need rupees to place bets; the minimum deposit at 1win and Parimatch is ₹300:
- UPI/IMPS. Enter your UPI ID (e.g. yourname@upi); the money will be credited instantly.
- Paytm Wallet. Select ‘Paytm’ → log in → confirm the amount in the Paytm app.
- PhonePe or Google Pay. The process is similar to UPI, with a 0% commission.
- Cryptocurrency. Stake and Mostbet accept USDT; the exchange rate is fixed at the time of block confirmation.
Deposits are displayed in the casino’s transaction history; if the transaction is stuck for more than 15 minutes, contact support chat — resending the UTR number often helps.
Search for Mines in the App and Place Your First Bet
After entering the app, find the magnifying glass icon on the main screen — this is the search tool. Click on it and enter ‘Mines’. The game is usually one of the first results. The icon may include a grid or a logo with mines and stars.
When you open the game, you will see a 5×5 field, i.e. 25 cells. Before you start, select the number of mines — this is the risk level. For example, with 3 mines, the chance of opening a safe cell is higher, but the odds are lower. The more mines (maximum 20), the higher the potential reward, but the probability of losing also increases.
Select the bet amount — the minimum bet is ₹10, and some operators even allow bets starting at ₹1. Tap the cells one at a time: each time you open a cell without a mine, you will see the bet multiplier increase. For example, if you open three cells in a row without a mine, you can get a multiplier of ×1.9–2.3, depending on the number of mines set.
When you feel it’s time to stop, click ‘Cash out’ — your winnings will be instantly credited to your balance. If you don’t make it in time and hit a mine, your bet will be lost.
Example: you bet ₹100 and select 5 mines. The first cell is safe, the multiplier is ×1.13, the second is ×1.34, and the third is ×1.65. After the sixth, the coefficient may already be around ×4.2. You can collect ₹420 or continue to take risks.
Many online casinos like 1win offer a demo mode — try the game first before risking real money.
App Updates and Maintenance
Modern casino apps, including those offering Mines, are equipped with an automatic update system (in-app update). This means that when you launch the app, you will receive a notification if a new version is available. For example: ‘New version 1.2.5 — 12 MB’. Tap the ‘Install’ button and the app will install the update without having to manually re-download the APK.
Also, clear the cache every month (Settings → Storage → Clear data) to avoid lag, and check that the update log has not exceeded 200 MB. If you get an ‘App not installed’ error, delete the old version and re-download it from the official mirror.
