State Lottery in Northern Cyprus

The State Lottery in Northern Cyprus is conducted by the Piyangolar Birimi. Tickets are sold only to individuals over 18 years of age, the winning ticket must be presented within 3 months, and results are checked on the official drawing page.

• State Lottery in Northern Cyprus
• Lottery Rules
• Where to Buy Tickets
• Where to Check Results
• Useful Services for Your Trip
• Frequently Asked Questions

State Lottery in Northern Cyprus

The state lottery in Northern Cyprus is called Devlet Piyangosu and belongs to the Piyangolar Birimi. The official website of the department publishes news, drawing results, and participation terms.

According to the official website, in 2026, lottery news indicates major drawings for 6,000,000 TL, while the New Year's drawing on December 31, 2025, announced a prize of 8,000,000 TL.

If you are interested in other gambling entertainment, Cyprus-FAQ has a separate article about casinos in Northern Cyprus.

State Lottery Rules

The main conditions for participation are published on the official Devlet Piyangosu page:

• tickets are not sold to persons under 18 years of age;
• the original ticket must be presented to receive the winnings;
• winnings are not paid out for torn or damaged tickets;
• if one ticket wins several prizes, only the main prize is paid;
• the period for payout of winnings is 3 months;
• lost tickets are not replaced;
• the ticket price includes VAT;
• the ticket purchaser is deemed to have accepted the lottery terms.

Where to Buy Tickets

State lottery tickets are sold at official points of sale and by distributors. On the streets of Northern Cyprus, these locations are often marked with the words "piyango" or "piyangolar".

Most often, tickets can be found near large stores, markets, busy streets, and shopping areas. Before purchasing, you should check the integrity of the ticket and the drawing date.

Where to Check Results

Drawing results are published on the official page piyango-cekilis.gov.ct.tr. News about major winnings also appears on the Piyangolar Birimi website.

How to Do It

1. Open the result check page.
2. Select the drawing date from the list.
3. Enter the ticket number in the verification field.
4. Click the check button or open the full list of results.

Useful Services for Your Trip

• If you need internet during your travels via eSIM, you can check Drimsim.
• If you plan to travel around Northern Cyprus by car, you can compare rental options via Localrent.
• If you need a transfer from the airport to the city or hotel, you can check options on KiwiTaxi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy a state lottery ticket online?

Official result checking is available online, but ticket purchases usually take place through points of sale and distributors in Northern Cyprus.

At what age can I participate in the lottery?

State lottery tickets are sold only to persons over 18 years of age.

How much time do I have to claim my winnings?

The winnings must be claimed within 3 months of the drawing date.

What should I do if my ticket is lost?

Lost tickets cannot be replaced. The original ticket is required for the payout of winnings.

Where can I find the contact details of the lottery organizer?

Official website of the organizer: piyangolar.gov.ct.tr. Phone: +90 392 227 13 83.

Where can I see news about major winnings?

News about major winnings is published on the official Piyangolar Birimi website.