Aug 22, 2024
There are 13 Indian states with legal lotteries, which are government-run programs offering daily, weekly and monthly draws. The top prize, or jackpot, can range from tens of lakhs to several crores, depending on the scale and frequency of the event. Bumper lotteries, which are scheduled around festivals, have the highest first prizes.
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Kerala pioneered the lottery system in India, establishing it in 1967. It is known for its well-organised state-run lotteries and some of the biggest lottery jackpots.
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Maharashtra launched its lottery in 1969 and offers various lotteries, including special bumper draws.
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West Bengal started its lottery in 1968 and has several popular lotteries, including bumper draws during festivals.
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Sikkim introduced its lottery in 1978 and is known for its schemes, including online games accessible by other states where lottery is legal.
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Goa isn't just known for its casinos, but also has a thriving lottery scene with several daily and bumper lottery draws.
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Punjab established its lottery system in 1968 and has significant jackpots, particularly in bumper draws held on special occasions.
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The government of Madhya Pradesh started its state-run lottery system in 1993 that runs variety of schemes throughout the year.
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Lottery came to Nagaland in 1972 and has become synonymous with frequent draws and high jackpot prizes.
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Assam established its lottery in 1994 and has since run government lotteries with life-changing jackpots.
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Lotteries in Meghalaya date back to 1982, with their ban and subsequent reintroduction bringing regular lotteries with various prize categories to the state.
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Manipur also has a state-run lottery that was introduced in 1988 and featured bumper draws coinciding with a few major public holidays.
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Arunachal Pradesh is a relatively new addition to India’s lottery states, having its own government-organised draws.
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Mizoram established its lottery way back in 1987 and conducts legitimate draws with attractive prizes.
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