Kerala Online Lottery

Lottery Laws in Kerala

The Kerala State Lotteries was established in 1967. The state was the first to legalise paper lottery in a regulated manner. The Kerala Paper Lotteries (Regulation) Rules, 2005 laid down the laws for regulating the lottery.

Both online and offline modes of the lottery have different laws in Kerala.

Online

Kerala gambling laws strictly prohibit anyone from the state from buying or selling lottery tickets online. The authorised vendors of the state-owned public lottery are also restricted from doing so. However, people are allowed to buy international lottery tickets through lottery websites based outside the country.

No specific laws prohibit anyone from buying international lottery tickets online. Many online lotto websites like Lottoland, Lotto247, Playhugelottos and Multi lotto sell international lotteries like Powerball, Mega Millions and Euro Millions.

Punters do not have to worry about breaking laws when buying international lottery tickets. They must ensure that the website is secure and licensed and regulated by a reputed international authority. Also, the website should accept Indian players and payments through Indian payment modes. 

Offline

Kerala runs a state-owned lottery. It is available only in the offline mode and the tickets can be purchased through authorised vendors or retailers only. These tickets have state stamps that confirm their authentication. Also, there is a standard price for the ticket which is near INR 40, unlike the online mode where different websites sell the same lottery tickets at different prices.

There are 6 weekly draws and 6 bumper draws organised by the Kerala state lottery. The highest jackpot that has been recorded till now is INR 10 Crore. The official draw takes place at Thiruvananthapuram and is open to the public. It is also live-streamed. The draw results are also posted on the official website of the Kerala lottery.

How To Buy Lottery Tickets Online in Kerala

Only 13 out of 28 states and 8 union territories in India allow physical lottery that too in a restricted manner. Indian punters have long been obsessed with the lottery, dating back to the 15th century. Many international lottery websites are exploring this market to understand the high demand for such platforms in India.

As a result, there are many regulated online lottery sites from where Indian punters can access multiple international lotteries. The following is the guide to buying these lottery tickets.

1. Visit the lottery site and register with it. 
2. Once you have registered, select the lottery draw you wish to enter.
3. Select the number of tickets and the numbers on the tickets.
4. Add the ticket(s) to your cart.
5. Make the payment and wait for the draw.

If you are new to the international lottery there is nothing to worry about. Most lottery websites provide lottery rules and regulations and “how to play” guides for the players' convenience.

There is a “Quick Pick” option that randomly selects the numbers on the tickets. Also, you can enter into multiple draws at the same time. These websites allow you to select the days and number of draws you wish to enter with your tickets.

Some of our recommended lottery websites are — TheLotter, Lottoland, LottoSmile, Playhugelottos, Multi Lotto and Lotto247. 

How To Buy Lottery Tickets Offline in Kerala

The only way to buy government-run lotteries in Kerala, or any other state where lotteries are legal, is through the authorised vendor or agent. The Lottery Regulation Act of 1998 of India prohibits the sale of government lottery tickets online.

There are no other privately owned lotteries in any state. Gambling laws prohibit lotteries other than the ones owned by the state. If you find anyone selling such lottery tickets, which do not have the official state lottery stamp, do not buy the tickets. This can land you in legal trouble. Although the fine for first-time offenders is significantly less strict, it can be troublesome for repeat offenders and organisers.

Bottom Line

Anyone of the age can buy Kerala state lottery tickets the approved agents sell. Looking at the big picture, online international lotteries are not banned in Kerala. So, you can freely buy online and offline lottery tickets in Kerala without the fear of breaking the law.