The much-awaited Nagaland State Lottery Sambad results for Friday, May 8, 2026, have officially been announced. Participants across the country eagerly checked their tickets as the Dear Victory Morning draw at 1 PM declared its lucky winners. The top jackpot prize for the draw was a massive ₹1 crore.
According to the officially released results, ticket number 71A 25661 won the first prize of ₹1 crore in the Dear Victory Friday Weekly Lottery draw.
The Nagaland State Lottery conducts three draws every day—Morning, Day, and Evening—making it one of the most popular government-authorized lottery systems in India. On Friday, the scheduled draws included Dear Victory Morning at 1 PM, Dear Crown Day at 6 PM, and Dear Horizon Evening at 8 PM.
Apart from the bumper jackpot, several other cash prizes were also announced for lucky participants. The second prize winners received ₹10,000, while additional prize categories included ₹5,000, ₹250, ₹120, and consolation prizes.
The Nagaland State Lottery operates under the supervision of the state’s Finance Department. Introduced in 1972, the lottery system was designed to generate revenue for the government while offering a legal lottery platform for participants. Over the years, it has become widely known across India because of its affordable ticket prices and large prize money.
Officials have advised winners to carefully verify their ticket numbers with the officially published results before claiming any prize money. Winners must submit the original ticket along with valid identification documents and other required paperwork during the claim process. Damaged or tampered tickets may be rejected during verification.
Lottery experts also reminded participants to claim prizes only through authorized channels and follow all official guidelines issued by the Nagaland State Lottery authorities.