Lottery Sambad Nagaland: How India’s Most Frequent State Lottery Works
Lottery Sambad — officially the Nagaland State Lottery — holds the unique distinction of being the only government lottery in India to run three draws every day, 365 days a year. Since its establishment in 1984, it has grown from a regional draw in the northeast to a nationally recognised lottery brand searched millions of times daily.
A Brief History of Lottery Sambad
The Nagaland State Lotteries department was established in 1984 under the Government of Nagaland. Initially running a single weekly draw, it expanded gradually to daily draws, and eventually to the current three-draws-per-day format. “Sambad” means “news” or “result” in Bengali — the language most widely used by players in West Bengal, historically the largest market for Nagaland lottery tickets outside the northeast.
Today, Lottery Sambad tickets are sold across West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, and other states where out-of-state lottery sales are permitted.
How Lottery Sambad Draws Work
- Tickets are printed with unique numbers in specific series (e.g., 12A, 12B)
- At draw time, numbers are machine-drawn at the Nagaland State Lotteries office
- Results are published on the official Nagaland government lottery portal
- Winners have 30 days to claim from the draw date
Lottery Sambad vs Kerala State Lottery: Which is Older?
Kerala State Lottery was established in 1967 — 17 years before Lottery Sambad. Kerala’s lottery is widely considered more institutionalised, with a stronger legal infrastructure, wider district office network, and higher per-draw prize pools. Compare both at our Kerala State Lotteries information page.
Today — Nirmal NR Draw (Friday)
Today’s Kerala draw is Nirmal (NR) at 3:00 PM with a ₹70 lakh first prize. Check live result here after 3 PM. Full results also available on our 6PM results page.
FAQs — Lottery Sambad Nagaland
- Where is Lottery Sambad drawn?
- At the Nagaland State Lotteries office in Kohima or Dimapur, Nagaland.
- Is Lottery Sambad available in Kerala?
- Kerala permits the sale of tickets from other state lotteries. However, most Kerala players prefer the Kerala State Lottery for its larger jackpots and local claim offices.
Disclaimer: Unofficial reference site. Verify with official government gazettes.