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How do I start playing online lotteries in India?
To play lotteries online in India, follow these 10 simple steps.
- Visit the lottery website of your choice.
- Create a personal lottery account by clicking on the Register button.
- Select the number of lines and the number of lotteries you want to play.
- Choose your own lucky numbers or use the quick selection feature.
- Select the lottery you want to enter.
- Confirm everything to add your tickets to the shopping cart.
- Continue to checkout and pay by any method available on the site.
- Send your ticket confirmation to your email or send a scanned copy to your account.
- Wait for the lottery and check the results.
- If you win a prize or invest in a new ticket, withdraw it.
Legal International Lottery in India
Powerball
PowerBall is an American lottery in which many Indians participate. In this lottery, players must choose six numbers: five numbers from 1 to 69, and one number from 1 to 26. If these selections match the numbers drawn, you will win the top prize.
You can purchase this ticket for just $2, with a starting jackpot of $40 million (approximately Rs. 2.99 billion as of 2022). The Drawing is held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
MegaMillions
MegaMillions is another famous lottery from the United States. You will again choose six numbers: five numbers from 1 to 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 to 25. The jackpot starts at $40 million and in 2018, the lottery jackpot reached a staggering $1.53 billion and is drawn every on Tuesday and on Friday.
EuroLotto
EuroMillions is another foreign lottery that is popular in India. The format of this lottery is similar to Powerball – here you must choose seven numbers from two pools, five of which range from 1 to 50 and the other two from 1 to 12. The maximum jackpot of the lottery is up to 230 million euros (about 1.94 billion rupees as of 2022). It is drawn every on Friday and Thursday.
Euro Jackpot
The Euro Jackpot is similar to EuroMillions and PowerBall, with a maximum jackpot of €90 million (about RUR 750 million). Although this jackpot is lower than other popular lotteries such as Euro Millions and PowerBall, the Euro Jackpot is designed to benefit its players, so your chances of winning are high. The jackpot is drawn once every Friday.
El Gordo
El Gordo is a Spanish lottery that was founded in 1860. It holds the record for being the richest lottery in the world, with a total jackpot of over €2.4 billion in 2021. It is a special lottery that is drawn every year on December 22nd.
India’s Government Online Lottery
Before you start reading about the state lotteries, take a look at the overall lottery scenario in India.
The states that have legalized online lotteries are Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Mizoram, Goa, Manipur, Maharashtra, Kerala, Nagaland, Assam, Madhya Pradesh and Meghalaya.
The states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have banned lotteries altogether. Most of the online lottery players in India come from Maharashtra, Sikkim and Kerala.
Among them are the top lotteries recognized by the Indian state: the
Sikkim State Lottery
Sikkim’s “Dear Faithful Morning” is one of India’s largest lottery games with a jackpot of Rs. 5 million rupees. There are only 6 of them.
Maharashtra State Lottery
The Maharashtra State Lottery was launched in 1969 with the aim of eliminating illegal gambling schemes. It generates revenue that is donated to charitable organizations. The lottery has produced more than 2,000 winners in the last five years.
Kerala Lottery
The Kerala State Lottery is one of the first state-run lotteries launched in 1967. There are seven lotteries per week and the winning amount for the Pournami lottery is Rs. 8 million. Additionally, during the festive season, the Kerala Lottery also offers several Big Sweep tickets.
Can I Play the Lottery in India for Free?
Yes, there are several ways to get free online lottery tickets in India. Keep in mind that you should be wary of scams and always avoid free lotteries from unverified sources.
Having said that here are some ways to play free online lotteries in India and win real money.
EuroMillions Free Lottery
runs free daily draws with prizes of up to £500 and weekly free draws with prizes of up to £10,000. All you must do is register on the official lottery website and select your number. This is the best way to play free lottery online in India and win big.
Free tickets upon registration
Although rare, some lottery sites give out free tickets as a welcome bonus for registering an account. You can use it to enter a lottery and have a chance to win a ticket.
First Deposit
Free tickets on lottery sites have other welcome bonuses, such as free tickets after your first deposit. They can also have deposit bonuses, where you can get extra money on your deposit that can be used to buy more (free) tickets.
Subscriptions
Free tickets are also available with the purchase of specific lottery subscriptions. Most sites either give away subscriptions at a discounted price or give you the 10th ticket for free.
Free tickets for reviews and recommendations
These tickets can be obtained by writing a review or sending a referral code to the lottery site. You will receive free tickets or free cash that can be used to purchase tickets online.
Best Payment Methods for Indian Lotto Players
There are many Indian friendly payment methods available for buying online lottery tickets in India. However, the range will vary from one lottery site to another, and the method that is considered the best depends on what you prefer for yourself. Here are some options you can use.
AstroPay- E-Wallet
Skrill- E-Wallet
UPI- Quick Bank Transfer
Nettler- E-Wallet
Are There Any International Lottery Winners From India?
Many Indians choose to remain anonymous while winning the lottery. However, there are a few winners who are generously announced. Here are the top three international lottery winners from India.
Sandeep Singh– 22 years old became one of the youngest and greatest lottery winners in India. He won a scratch card and used it to buy four lottery tickets. One of the four tickets hit the jackpot and he won $30.5 million!
Balraj Awasthi– won the Lotto 6/49 jackpot and won about $12.8 million in February 2017.
Pragnesh Peter Saija– Four days after Balraj’s win, he bought a physical ticket and won about $7 million in the Daily Grand Lottery.
