Complete beginner's guide • Everything you need to know
Dear Lottery is a legal, government-regulated lottery system run by the Nagaland State Government. With draws three times daily and a 1st prize of ₹1 Crore, it's one of India's most popular lotteries. Follow this step-by-step guide to get started.
Purchase a Dear Lottery ticket from an authorized retailer in your state. Tickets are priced at ₹7 each. Each ticket has a unique series and number combination.
Dear Lottery draws happen three times daily: 1:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM IST. Each draw has a different name based on the day of the week.
Visit dearlotterylive.com after draw time to check winning numbers. You can search your ticket number or browse the complete prize list.
1st Prize is ₹1 Crore. Other prizes range from ₹120 to ₹10,000. Over 7.99 lakh winners per draw in Nagaland lottery.
For prizes up to ₹10,000, visit any authorized retailer. For larger amounts, submit claim form with original ticket and ID proof to the state lottery office within 30 days.
Yes, Dear Lottery (Nagaland State Lottery) is completely legal under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998. It is regulated by the Government of Nagaland.
Dear Lottery tickets cost ₹7 each. Bumper draw tickets may have different pricing.
Currently, Dear Lottery tickets are sold through authorized physical retailers. Online ticket sales are not officially available. Beware of online scams.
Winners are selected through a random mechanical draw process conducted under government supervision. The process is transparent and fair.
Unfortunately, without the original ticket, you cannot claim any prize. Always sign the back of your ticket and store it safely.
You must claim your prize within 30 days from the draw date. Claims submitted after this period will not be accepted.
Never share your ticket number publicly before claiming
Sign the back of your ticket immediately after purchase
Take a clear photo of your ticket as backup proof
Only claim prizes through official channels
Beware of online lottery scams and fake websites
Never pay money to claim a prize - it's always free