Lotteries Regulation Act, 1998 Section 2(b) states that the lucky draws which are conducted to promote digital transactions do not come under the category of lottery and are thus are not banned.
2)Under the Lotteries Regulation Act, of 1988, the state governments have been authorised by the central government to make their laws related to the game. As a result, some states have banned it and some still consider it legal.
3) Section 2(b) defines lottery as “a scheme, in whatever form and by whatever name called, for distribution of prizes by lot or chance to those persons participating in the chances of a prize by purchasing tickets”.
4) The definition clearly indicates that three elements are essential for a scheme to be defined as a lottery: chance, consideration (for purchasing tickets) and prize or reward.
4) Section 2(1)(r) of the Consumer Protection Act defines unfair trade practice. Under this provision conducting any lottery or contests whether of skill or chance to promote the sale, use or supply of any goods or for the provision of any service is forbidden
5) Under the Tamil Nadu Prize Scheme Prohibition Act, offering prizes by way of draw of lots to purchasers of goods or products from shops or malls is prohibited. Section 2(b) of the Act defines a ‘prize scheme’ to mean any scheme where a reward in cash or kind is given for purchase of goods.