Winner Requests Police Protection!

How Did Nagaland Lottery Become the Gateway to Million-Dollar Dreams? In April 2022, Mahbub Alam, a farmer from Malda, West Bengal, won ₹1 Crore (about ₹10 million) after purchasing the Dear lottery issued by Nagaland. Upon the news of his win being exposed, he even requested police protection for fear of being harassed.

Where to Buy? Who is Playing?

Dimapur: Nagaland’s largest city, main distribution center, with many official distributors.
Kohima: The state capital, regularly visited by government employees and teachers for lottery purchases.
Kolkata, Mumbai, Kochi: Major out-of-state cities with high cross-state distribution sales, very popular.
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. These platforms support online ticket purchasing and automatic draw result notifications, and you can apply for prize claims directly via your phone, simple and convenient. Now, even if you’re away from Nagaland, you can easily play!
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Nagaland’s Lottery Legal Status

The Nagaland lottery operates legally both offline and online. Physically, tickets can be purchased at authorized outlets across the state.

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Physical Lotteries

  • Operates legally through the Nagaland State Lottery Department (Directorate of State Lotteries).
  • Tickets can be purchased at authorized retail outlets across the state.
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Online Lotteries

  • Online lottery sales are legally allowed but are restricted to within Nagaland.
  • Operators must hold a valid license and comply with geo-location restrictions to offer online ticket sales.

Game Rules and Draw Times

Game Name India Lotto Dear Morning Dear Day Dear Night
Jackpot Amount

₹10,000,000

₹10,000,000

₹10,000,000

₹10,000,000

Draw Time

Instant 24/7 draw

1:00 PM

6:00 PM

8:00 PM

How to Buy

Register mobile

Government ticket

Government ticket

Government ticket

Notes

Mobile favorite

Most common

Most common

Most common

The daily draw results are published on the official website and also displayed at local stores. If you buy through India Lotto, your winnings are directly credited to your account, making the redemption process hassle-free.

Ticket Purchasing Methods and Player Habits

  • Physical Ticket Purchase: The main way to buy tickets, with sales outlets in most cities and towns.
  • Online Ticket Purchase: Currently, there is no official online platform, but many players use international authorized platforms like India Lotto, which is reliable and convenient.
  • Main Demographics: Primarily middle-aged and older players, with evening sessions attracting more younger players.
Peak Times
  • Sales increase during festive periods (e.g., Diwali, Holi).
  • Higher ticket sales after payday.
  • The 8:00 PM draw is considered a daily ritual.

2025 No-Draw Days
(Nagaland & Kerala)

According to official announcements, Nagaland and Kerala lotteries will stop selling tickets and holding draws on the following national holidays in 2025

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)

As no tickets can be bought or draws held on these days, many players purchase tickets in advance or use online platforms (like India Lotto) to avoid the inconvenience of physical ticket purchasing and ensure they don’t miss out on their daily lottery habit.

When “Has Nagaland Drawn Yet?” Becomes a Daily Question!?

In towns in Kolkata, Mumbai, and Punjab, residents often ask:
“Aaj ka 1PM wala Dear nikla kya?”
(Meaning: “Has today’s 1 PM Dear result been drawn yet?”)

This phrase reflects how deeply embedded the Dear lottery has become in the daily lives of many Indians.

Why Is Nagaland’s Lottery So Popular?

Maybe you’ve never been to Nagaland or even know where it is, but the “Dear Lottery” might have appeared in local newsstand or in casual conversations with friends. This small state’s lottery brand has quietly penetrated every corner of India with its simple gameplay, fixed draw times, and transparent prize system.

For some, it’s a little piece of happiness; for others, it’s a daily rhythm. Checking the results at 1:00 PM and trying their luck again at 8:00 PM. From physical tickets to mobile purchases, from local draws to national participation, Nagaland’s small ticket has given people a reason to look forward to something every day.

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