In India, lottery is a state subject. That means each state decides whether to allow it. At the moment 13 states permit lotteries, and Nagaland is one of the oldest.
States that allow lotteries
- Nagaland (legal since 1967)
- Assam
- Mizoram
- Kerala
- Meghalaya
- Manipur
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Goa
- Maharashtra
- Madhya Pradesh
- Punjab
- West Bengal
- Sikkim
What the law says
Government lotteries work under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998. The draw must be conducted by the state, the prizes must be declared openly and the results are published in an official gazette.
Some states may restrict the sale of tickets from other states, so please check the rules where you live before you buy. This website only shares results and information. We do not sell tickets.