The origins of Lottery Sambad can be traced back to the early 2000s when the government of Sikkim sought to generate revenue through legalised gamblsatakihging. The initiative aimed to curb illegal lottery operations that were rampant in the region and to provide a regulated framework for lottery activities. In 2001, the Sikkim government officially launched Lottery Sambad, marking a significant step towards formalising lottery operations in India.