A Ticket in the Hills

In Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh’s capital, a government worker buys a Rajshree Lottery ticket from a licensed stall on his way home. For him and many others, the lottery is a small daily habit — a chance at luck in a state where life moves at a slower pace.

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Arunachal Pradesh’s Lottery Legal Status

1

Physical Lotteries

  • Lottery is legal in Arunachal Pradesh under state law.
  • Tickets are sold at licensed vendors in towns and markets.
  • Popular games include Rajshree Lottery and cross-state options like Nagaland’s Dear Lottery.
  • Results are published daily through official distributors, newspapers, and local notice boards.
2

Online Lotteries

  • The state does not run an official online lottery system.
  • Many players use platforms like India Lotto to buy tickets and check results instantly.
  • Safer than unverified sellers on WhatsApp/Telegram.
  • Always confirm platform credibility before playing.

Read the full text of the Lotteries Regulation Act (1998)

Where to Buy & Who Buys?

Tickets available in Itanagar, Naharlagun, and small town markets.

Regular buyers include teachers, shopkeepers, and government staff.

In rural areas, people often pool money to buy group tickets.

Game Name India Lotto Punjab Bumper Dear Lottery Lotto India
Jackpot Amount

₹10,000,000

₹5 Cr

₹10,000,000

₹40,000,000

Draw Time

Instant 24/7 draw

Special

Every night at 8pm

Thu & Sun

How to Buy

Register mobile

Government ticket

Government ticket

Web

Notes

Mobile favorite

Most trusted

Daily prizes

Intl. payment

Risks & Tips

Avoid unverified websites or Telegram/WhatsApp groups selling tickets — many are scams.

Follow the rules of the issuing state when buying.

Keep your ticket safe — original tickets are required to claim prizes.

2025 Draw Suspension Days
(Nagaland & Kerala)

If you’re planning to purchase cross-state tickets for the “Dear” series (e.g., Nagaland or Kerala), be aware of the following blackout dates to avoid being unable to buy tickets or participate in draws!

Dear Lottery
Date of no draws
2025
Jan 26 (Republic Day)
Aug 15 (Independence Day)
Oct 2 (Gandhi Jayanti)
New registered users will receive two lottery tickets
Kerala Lottery
Date of no draws
2025
Jan 26 (Republic Day)
May 1 (May Day)
Aug 15 (Independence Day)
Oct 2 (Gandhi Jayanti)

Cultural Context

In Arunachal, buying lottery tickets is often linked with community gatherings and weekly markets.

During Independence Day and Republic Day, sales rise as people see tickets as a symbol of festive luck.

In towns like Itanagar, shops often post results on their walls for everyone to check.

Steady, Local, and Growing

Arunachal Pradesh may not be as famous as Nagaland or Kerala in India’s lottery scene, but its people play regularly. From Rajshree tickets at village stalls to India Lotto on mobile phones, the lottery remains a small but steady part of life here.

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