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Short, sourced guides on how lotteries work in India, what the law says about matka, what a prize is really worth after tax, and how to spot the scams that copy all of it.
Guides
- The history of matkaCotton prices, Worli, the “Matka King” and why the game faded.9 min
- Is matka legal in India?The 1867 Act, state laws, lotteries and the 2025 online gaming ban.8 min
- State lotteries in IndiaWho runs them, Kerala’s weekly schedule, bumpers and result checks.7 min
- Lottery tax in India30% plus surcharge and cess, TDS, and two worked examples.7 min
- How to claim a prize safelyWhat to do in the first hour, the first week and the first month.6 min
- Lottery odds explainedCombinations, raffle odds, expected value and common myths.8 min
- Scam shieldNine prize and lottery frauds and exactly what to do about them.9 min
- GlossaryPlain meanings for 28 lottery, tax and legal terms.5 min