The origin of Satta King can be traced back to the 1950s when it was known as Ankada Jugar, a form of lottery. However, it gained sattaking widespread popularity in the 1970s when it was renamed Sattaking by Ratan Khatri. It quickly became a favorite pastime for many people, especially in the state of Maharashtra. The game involves betting on a combination of numbers between 0-9, with the winning number being drawn at random.