India's Most Complete Government Lottery Information Guide
Your independent educational resource for understanding India's state-run lotteries — prize structures, draw schedules, official claim procedures, tax obligations, and responsible play. We are 100% informational. We do not sell tickets.
| State | Lottery Scheme(s) | Ticket Price | Max Prize | Draw Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 Kerala | 7 Weekly Schemes | ₹40 | ₹25 Cr (Bumper) | Daily (one scheme/day) |
| 🔵 Nagaland | Dear Series (Morning/Day/Evening) | ₹6 | ₹1 Crore | 3 draws daily |
| 🟢 Sikkim | Dear Labhlaxmi & Others | ₹10–₹50 | ₹1 Crore (Bumper ₹10 Cr) | Daily & Weekly |
| 🟣 West Bengal | Bangabhumi & Others | ₹6–₹20 | ₹50 Lakhs | Weekly & Monthly |
| 🟤 Manipur | Dear Series | ₹10 | ₹27 Lakhs | 3 draws daily |
| ⬛ Mizoram | Weekly & Bumper Draws | ₹10–₹20 | ₹25 Lakhs | Weekly & Monthly |
| 🔶 Meghalaya | State Daily Draws | ₹5–₹10 | ₹20 Lakhs | Daily |
| 🟦 Assam | Various Jackpot Draws | ₹6 | ₹5 Lakhs | Weekly |
| 🔷 Goa | Great Goa Games (Online) | ₹10 | ₹25 Lakhs | 3 sessions/day |
| 🟧 Punjab | Bumper Draws Only | ₹100–₹200 | ₹10 Crore | Festival draws only |
| 🟧 Maharashtra | State Lottery (Paper) | ₹10 | ₹30 Lakhs | Weekly |
| 🔹 Arunachal Pradesh | 7 Weekly Draws | ₹6 | ₹10 Lakhs | Weekly |
| 🟩 Madhya Pradesh | Paper Lottery | ₹5 | ₹10 Lakhs | Monthly |
🏛️ What is a State Lottery?
India's government lottery system operates under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998, which grants individual state governments the authority to operate and regulate their own lottery programs. As of 2026, 13 Indian states run legally sanctioned lotteries. These are distinct from private gambling — every draw is conducted publicly, under government supervision, with revenue directed toward state welfare schemes.
HelpInJobs.in exists to educate readers about how these lotteries work — prize structures, how to verify results through official channels, how to claim prizes, what taxes apply, and how to participate responsibly. We do not sell tickets, operate draws, or encourage excessive participation.
💡 Why State Lotteries Are Considered Legal
The Supreme Court of India has held that lotteries are games of chance, and their regulation is a state subject under the Constitution's Seventh Schedule. State governments use lottery revenue to fund development — Kerala's lottery contributes thousands of crores annually to the state budget, including the Karunya Benevolent Fund which provides medical assistance to economically weaker patients.
📉 Is Lottery a Good Investment?
No — and we are transparent about this. The odds of winning a ₹1 Crore jackpot in the Nagaland lottery are approximately 1 in 10,000,000. Lotteries are a form of entertainment where statistically, you will spend more than you win over time. Never spend money you cannot afford to lose. For wealth building, instruments like PPF, mutual funds, and fixed deposits are far more reliable. Lottery should only ever be a small, budgeted entertainment expense.
| Prize Amount | Where to Claim | Documents Needed | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹5,000 (Kerala) / ₹10,000 (Nagaland) | Any authorized lottery retailer or distributor | Original ticket only | 30 days |
| ₹5,000–₹1 Lakh (Kerala) | District Lottery Office or designated bank | Ticket + Photo ID + Passport photo | 30 days |
| Above ₹1 Lakh (all states) | State Directorate of Lotteries | Ticket + Aadhaar + PAN + Claim Form + Passport photo | 30 days |
| Above ₹10 Lakh | Director's Office directly | Above + ITR + Notarized affidavit | 30 days |
Under Section 115BB of the Income Tax Act, all lottery winnings above ₹10,000 are taxed at a flat 30% + 4% cess = 31.2% effective rate. This is deducted at source (TDS) before the prize is released.
| Prize Amount | TDS (30% + cess) | You Actually Receive |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,00,00,000 (₹1 Crore) | ~₹31,20,000 | ~₹68,80,000 |
| ₹10,00,000 (₹10 Lakhs) | ~₹3,12,000 | ~₹6,88,000 |
| ₹1,00,000 (₹1 Lakh) | ~₹31,200 | ~₹68,800 |
| Below ₹10,000 | No TDS | Full amount paid |