Since independence, the states in India have been granted autonomy to frame their own rules regarding lotteries, and at present, lotteries are legal in 13 Indian states. Which lottery is best in India? Let's find out
Which lottery is best in India?
Kerala state lottery is the best and the oldest state lotteries in India. It started operations in 1967 when the state banned all private and illegal operators and announced the state-sponsored lottery department.
The Kerala state lottery has a reputation of being conducted in a fair and transparent manner and has changed the lives of innumerable people over the years.
The State Lottery Department conducts seven weekly lotteries, one for each day of the week, under different names. The jackpot prizes range from ₹70,00,000 on Wednesdays and Fridays, ₹75,00,000 on Mondays and Tuesdays, and ₹80,00,000 on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The daily draws are held at 3 p.m. in the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram.
In addition to these daily draws, the department also conducts special draws during the year, giving bumper jackpots. The biggest is the Christmas New Year Bumper in the month of January, and the Thiruvonam Bumper in the month of September, both having a jackpot prize of ₹12 crores each, while the other seasonal lotteries have a bumper jackpot of ₹6 crore
Rise of online lotteries
Which lottery is best in India? As mentioned above, lotteries are legal in only 13 Indian states, and it is but obvious that those residing outside such states might feel they are missing out on a chance to win big. But now, thanks to many lottery sites, it is now possible for all the residents of India to participate in international lotteries like the Powerball and Mega Millions, and get a shot at winning millions of dollars in jackpot prizes. Online lotteries are extremely easy to play and are pretty safe too.
