Why the comeback matters
Madhya Pradesh banned state lotteries in the early 1990s during a national wave of prohibition driven by concerns about private-operator misuse of state-issued tickets. The Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998 created the legal framework that all 13 currently-legal Indian state lotteries operate under, but MP didn't immediately re-enter — for nearly three decades, residents had no legal state-lottery product, while neighbouring states (Maharashtra, Punjab, Goa) ran active draws.
The August 2021 resumption is significant because it makes MP the first state to re-legalise lotteries in over two decades. The Directorate has been deliberately cautious in rolling out schemes — there is no online sale, no app, no aggressive distribution. The model appears closer to the older "lottery as small-saving instrument" framing than to the daily-draw entertainment product Nagaland or Punjab operate.
What to expect from the 2026 catalogue
Public information is limited; the Directorate publishes scheme notifications individually rather than maintaining a comprehensive online catalogue. Based on the pre-ban template, the 2026 schemes are likely to follow a similar three-tier ticket-price ladder (low / mid / high MRP) with monthly or weekly draws rather than daily. The Directorate of Small Savings has historically positioned the lottery alongside its other small-savings instruments — closer to a National Savings Certificate than to a gambling product.
How does Madhya Pradesh compare with other states?
| Madhya Pradesh | Maharashtra | Goa | Nagaland |
|---|
| Founded / Re-legalised | 2021 (resumed) | 1969 | 1990s | 1984 |
| Daily draws | None yet | None (weekly) | Weekly (Rajshree) | 3 daily |
| Online sale | None | None | None | None |
| Distribution | Paper, retailer-only | Paper, retailer-only | Paper, retailer-only | Paper, retailer-only |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Madhya Pradesh State Lottery legal in 2026?
Yes — re-legalised by state gazette notification on 23 August 2021 after a ~30-year ban. The Directorate of Small Savings and State Lotteries (Finance Department) is the operator. Paper tickets only; no online sale has been approved.
Can I buy a Madhya Pradesh lottery ticket online?
No. Online sale of MP State Lottery tickets is illegal. The Directorate has not authorised any digital distribution channel. Any website or app offering online sale is operating outside the law.
What were the pre-ban Madhya Pradesh lottery schemes?
Three tiers — MP Daily (₹2 ticket, ₹1 lakh top prize), MP Deluxe (₹5 ticket, ₹5 lakh), MP Super (₹20 ticket, ₹10 lakh). The 2026 scheme catalogue is still being formalised by the Directorate.
Is Madhya Pradesh State Lottery the same as Lottery Sambad?
No. Lottery Sambad is Nagaland's brand only. Madhya Pradesh has its own separate operation under the Directorate of Small Savings and State Lotteries in Bhopal.
When will lotterysambaddaily.com publish MP results?
The moment the Directorate publishes scheme notifications and result PDFs. Until then this page provides background and links to official sources.