Lottery Sambad Result Today — Complete Guide
Lottery Sambad is India's most widely followed daily lottery, with an estimated 15 crore tickets sold across all three draws every day. Operated by the Directorate of Nagaland State Lotteries from P.R. Hill Junction, Kohima (797001), Lottery Sambad conducts three draws daily — at 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM — each offering a first prize of up to ₹1 Crore.
This page provides the fastest Lottery Sambad results updated within minutes of each draw. You can view today's results for the 1 PM draw, 6 PM draw, and 8 PM draw, or use the Ticket Checker tool to instantly verify your ticket.
Understanding the Three Daily Draws
Many players don't realize the three Lottery Sambad draws are operated by different state departments with different ticket volumes and prize pools.
1 PM Draw — Dear Morning (Nagaland State Lottery)
Conducted by the Nagaland State Lottery. 5.80 crore tickets are printed per draw across 42 to 99/A through L series with serial numbers 00000 to 99999. Tickets cost ₹6. First prize is ₹1 Crore. Today's draw: Dear Wish.
6 PM Draw — Dear Day (Sikkim State Lottery)
Operated by the Sikkim State Lottery, not Nagaland. 2.80 crore tickets per draw in 74 to 99/A through L series. First prize is ₹1 Crore — same as the 1 PM and 8 PM draws. Tickets cost ₹6. Today's draw: Dear Empire.
8 PM Draw — Dear Evening (Nagaland State Lottery)
The biggest draw with 7.00 crore tickets in 30 to 99/A through L series. First prize is ₹1 Crore. Most popular due to timing and massive ticket volume. Today's draw: Dear Magic.
Dear Lottery Result Today
Dear Lottery is the official brand name for all Nagaland State Lottery daily draws. Each draw has a unique name rotating on a weekly cycle — for example, every Sunday: Dear Wish (1 PM), Dear Empire (6 PM), and Dear Magic (8 PM). Beyond daily draws, the brand includes Dear 500 Super Monthly (₹500 tickets, ₹5 Crore first prize) and various Bumper lotteries tied to festivals like Diwali, Holi, and Puja.
Which States Allow Lottery in India?
Lotteries are legal in 13 Indian states under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998:
- Nagaland
- West Bengal
- Sikkim
- Kerala
- Assam
- Mizoram
- Meghalaya
- Manipur
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Goa
- Maharashtra
- Madhya Pradesh
- Punjab
In all other states, purchasing or playing state lottery tickets is prohibited. West Bengal has the highest number of active lottery players.
How to Claim Lottery Sambad Prize Money
Prizes up to ₹10,000
Visit any authorized Lottery Sambad dealer with your original winning ticket. The dealer verifies and pays directly. No additional documents needed. No tax deduction on small prizes.
Prizes above ₹10,000
Submit a claim to the Directorate of Nagaland State Lotteries, Kohima. You'll need:
- Original winning ticket (don't tamper or write on it)
- Two passport-sized photographs
- Government photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, or Passport)
- PAN card (mandatory for prizes above ₹10,000)
- Bank account details with cancelled cheque
- Filled claim form (available at the Directorate office)
Claims must be filed within 30 days of the draw. Processing takes 3-5 working days after document verification.
Tax on Lottery Winnings in India
Under Section 194B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, winnings above ₹10,000 are subject to 30% TDS plus 4% Health and Education Cess — effective rate of approximately 31.2%.
Example: If you win ₹1 Crore, approximately ₹31.2 Lakhs is deducted as TDS. You receive around ₹68.8 Lakhs. This must be declared under "Income from Other Sources" in your ITR.
Nagaland State Lottery Result Today
The Nagaland State Lottery, operational since 1972, is among India's oldest legal lotteries. Managed by the Director of Nagaland State Lotteries under the Finance Department, all draws are conducted at the Kohima office and open for public viewing.
Kerala Lottery Result Today
The Kerala State Lottery, running since 1967, conducts daily draws at 4:00 PM with different names each day: Win-Win (Monday), Dhanasree (Tuesday), Akshaya (Wednesday), Karunya Plus (Thursday), Bhagyanidhi (Friday), Karunya (Saturday), and Pournami (Sunday). Tickets cost ₹40 with ₹75 Lakhs first prize.
Sikkim State Lottery Result
The Sikkim State Lottery operates the 6 PM Dear Day draw. Sikkim was one of the first states to legalize lottery and operates under direct state government supervision.
West Bengal State Lottery Result
The West Bengal State Lottery has one of India's largest player bases. Includes the popular Bangalakshmi series with daily draws covered on our website.
Lottery Sambad Ticket Buying Guide
Each ticket is pre-printed with a unique series letter (A through L) and 5-digit serial number. You cannot choose your number. Purchase from authorized retailers in states where lotteries are legal.
- 1 PM Draw: Tickets available until 12:30 PM
- 6 PM Draw: Tickets available until 5:30 PM
- 8 PM Draw: Tickets available until 7:30 PM
Keep your ticket safe — a damaged or tampered ticket cannot be used to claim prizes. Never hand your winning ticket to anyone until you're at an authorized claim center.