Whether you’re a tourist, a local, or someone living in a state where lottery sales are banned — this is your go-to beginner’s guide.

If lottery sales are prohibited in your city or it’s inconvenient to buy tickets, don’t worry. More and more people are choosing to participate in Nagaland’s lottery through platforms like India Lotto.

Despite having a population of under a million, Sikkim became the first in India to regulate online lotteries and gaming with the passage of a bill in 2008, setting the stage for others.

This guide will explain Mumbai’s lottery scene in the simplest way possible, cutting through all the confusing legal terms.