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Legality of international online lotteries in India

by Mona Singh Writer
Lottery sale and purchase is still allowed in 13 Indian states such as Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Sikkim, Nagaland and Mizoram. In fact, lottery winners continue to share their stories on the web, thus, encouraging many Indians to play, and tempting them to participate in international lotteries online.

Are Indians allowed to play international lotteries?

The answer is “Yes”. This is international lotteries are not played in India. The drawings are also made offshore where gambling is legalized. There are multiple online lottery sites that allow Indians to buy tickets of international lottery games. Famous sites allow Indians to try their luck in international lotteries. The most preferred international lottery games include the Mega Millions, Euro Millions and Power Ball though there are others that promise a jackpot worth crores of rupees.

When it comes to playing international lottery games, Indians are not barred from playing and winning at any of these offshore lotto sites. None of these sites are subject to gambling restrictions or any prohibitory orders passed by the legislative framework of this country. This is because the lottery drawings are not announced in India, thus, allowing its people irrespective of which state they belong to.

However, the question remains regarding the legality of the drawings of the lottery. Indians can have the winning amount credited to their accounts subject to payment of tax as per the country’s regulations. This is similar to the rules applicable to the winning amount from the local or state lotteries that Indians play and is taxed before being credited to their accounts. Similarly, in the case of international lotteries, the winning amount that any Indian brings home is subject to tax. The amount will also be subject to the tax of the country where the lottery is played.

Lottoland Asia to launch its website in India

Many Indians have started participating in international lotteries hoping for a windfall gain. This explains how the idea of earning some money is gradually gaining hold among Indians. Lottery companies look upon India as a huge market that has not yet been tapped to its full potential. To leverage this massive opportunity, Lottoland Asia is planning to open its new website in India soon. Among the many popular sites Indians can log on to for playing international lotteries, Lottoland Asia continues to enjoy its reputation for offering online platforms for international lotteries.

Playing international lotteries in India is easy

There are no such legal hassles barring Indians to buy international lottery tickets online. One has to look through the lottery games available and then zero on the right website to purchase the tickets. The internet is home to details about each and every kind of international lottery game that can be played, thus, allowing those interested to choose among the many available and then make their choice regarding the website. And, then there are Indian platforms too that will allow you to buy international lottery tickets and guarantee safety regarding the money deposits and withdrawals.


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