The Kerala State Lottery is one of India’s most trusted government-run lotteries established in 1967.
It was 1st founded by Shri. P. K. Kunju Sahib, which was an innovation for increasing the revenue. He released the first Lottery Ticket of Kerala with a cost of Rs 1 after declaring Rs 50,000/- as the first prize.
This was established to provide a stable source of income to the poor and needy belonging to the marginalized section of society. It’s the first official lottery system in India.
Many people across Kerala take part in this enthusiastically. The objective for starting the programme was to provide employment to people and supplement government finance without disturbing the public. So it’s supposedly a 2 way benefit.
The department now has more than 500 employees under its Directorate located at Vikas Bhavan at Thiruvananthapuram, 14 District Offices, 21 sub lottery offices and a Regional Deputy Directorate at Ernakulam. There is also an office of Regional Deputy Director for Audit in Kozhikode.
The department conducts seven weekly lotteries in a week and six Bumper lotteries in a year along with a monthly lottery for each month.
The draw is conducted at 3:00 PM every day at Gorky Bhavan, Near Bakery Junction, Thiruvananthapuram and published on the official website by 4:00 PM.
Apart from having a Directorate situated in Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram and a Joint Director Office at Ernakulam ; it has 14 District Lottery Offices and 21 Sub Lottery Offices in addition to an office of Regional Deputy Director for Audit in Kozhikode.
The 7 day schedule is :
| Monday | Win-Win |
| Tuesday | Sthree Sakthi |
| Wednesday | Fifty-Fifty |
| Thursday | Karunya Plus |
| Friday | Nirmal |
| Saturday | Karunya |
| Sunday | Akshaya |
Prize amount
The prize amount for the lotteries are as follows:
| 1st Prize | Rs 70,00,000 to Rs 1,00,00,000 |
| 2nd Prize | Rs 5,00,000 |
| 3rd Prize | Rs 1,00,000 |
| Consolation Prize | Rs 8000 |
| Lower Tier Prize | Rs 100 – Rs 5,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lottery legal and safe?
It is a safe and trusted Lottery system in India as it is organised by the Government of Kerala under the lottery department. It has been actively running since 1967 and remains one of the most transparent lottery systems.
What is the weekly schedule?
Monday: Win-Win
Tuesday: Sthree Sakthi
Wednesday: Fifty-Fifty
Thursday: Karunya Plus
Friday: Nirmal
Saturday: Karunya
Sunday: Akshaya
How to participate in the lottery?
Select a ticket from an authorized lottery retailer in your area.
Each ticket costs ₹40 to ₹300 depending on the draw.
Keep the ticket safe until the draw result is announced and submitted finally.
When are the results announced?
Daily draw results are announced at 3:00 PM and published on the official website by 4:00 PM at their official website: https://statelottery.kerala.gov.in/
Are the tickets available online?
No, currently the Kerala government does not allow online sales of lottery tickets.
Can non-Keralites participate?
Absolutely yes, provided they are present physically in Kerala and buy the lottery tickets from legally authorised partners.
What is the criteria for claiming the prize money ?
Winners must submit their original ticket attested and ID proof within 30 days of the result date.
Prizes below ₹5,000 can be claimed from any lottery retailer.
Prizes above ₹5,000 must be claimed from a District Lottery Office or Directorate of State Lotteries.
Above ₹1 lakh prize money PAN card and bank details are compulsory.