In India, lottery systems vary across different states with some states permitting legal lotteries while others have complete bans.  
 
Popular state lotteries include Kerala Lottery, Punjab Lottery, and West Bengal Lottery which operate under strict government regulations.     
 
Participants must be at least 18 years old and can purchase tickets from authorized vendors with prizes being tax-free in most cases.  
 
The draw results are published in newspapers and official websites with winners required to claim prizes within 30-90 days depending on the state rules.  
 
Online lottery platforms are becoming increasingly popular but players should verify the legitimacy of these platforms before participating. |