The Legal Landscape of Lotteries in India: State-by-State Breakdown

Introduction: Discuss the legality of lotteries in India and how different states have embraced or banned the practice.

• Gambling and Indian Law: Overview of gambling laws and how lotteries fit within this framework (The Lotteries Regulation Act of 1998).
• State-Specific Regulations: Compare popular states like Kerala, Sikkim, and Nagaland, where lotteries are a major revenue stream, versus states where lotteries are banned.
• Online Lottery Systems: The rise of online lotteries and how they are regulated differently across the country.
• Future Legal Challenges: The impact of upcoming technologies and the role of legal reforms.