Lottery apps are booming in India, but not all apps are legal. We have seen a concerning rise in scam lottery apps, mainly domestic Indian apps.
To play online lottery games legally in India, you must join or use an app that is not registered in India unless online lottery is legal in your state.
On this page, you will find the best legal lottery apps for every Indian state and guides on downloading each.
What Are Lottery Apps?
Lottery or Lotto apps are mobile applications of the betting platforms where punters can easily buy lottery tickets. These betting apps offer a collection of domestic and international lotteries on a single platform. Some famous international lotteries that one can play in India on these apps are — US Powerball, Mega Millions, Euro Millions, German Lotto, French Lotto, Euro Jackpot, World Millions and more.
Unlike traditional lotteries, these apps allow people to select the numbers on their tickets. Although this option may not be available on all types of lotteries, it is convenient for players who wish to choose their lucky numbers. A “Quick Pick” option is available that picks random numbers on the ticket.
Online lottery apps offer many benefits. Like:
- There is no last-minute rush, before the sale cut-off time, to go to a vendor and buy the ticket.
- No worries about breaking the laws, as online lotteries are not banned in India.
- The convenience of payment and selection of numbers.
- Both domestic and international lotteries are available at the convenience of the home.
- Available 24/7.
- Applications are secured and licensed, and there are genuine tickets for the official lottery draw.
- App users also receive notifications updating them with different draws and timings.
All these benefits are rapidly replacing traditional lottery tickets. As the gambling laws in India do not allow people to participate in betting actively, these apps provide a suitable alternative. Moreover, many apps are specially created to focus on Indian audiences. For example, some of them offer Indian-themed lotteries. These apps accept payments through Indian methods like UPI, PhonePe, Paytm and RuPay.