Kerala Lottery Prize Structure & Claim Process – Winner Guide

Prize Structure & Claim Guide

What to do after winning the Kerala State Lottery

Standard Weekly Prize Structure

While Bumper draws have different pools, the standard weekly draws (Bhagyathara, Karunya, etc.) generally follow this prize distribution:

Rank Prize Amount Notes
1st Prize₹70 Lakhs to ₹1 CroreOne winner per draw
Consolation₹8,000Tickets with same number in other series
2nd Prize₹5 Lakhs to ₹10 LakhsVaries by draw type
3rd Prize₹1 LakhMultiple winners
4th Prize₹5,000Selected by last 4 digits
5th Prize₹2,000Selected by last 4 digits
6th Prize₹1,000Selected by last 4 digits
7th Prize₹500Selected by last 4 digits
8th Prize₹100Selected by last 4 digits

*Amounts may vary slightly depending on the specific lottery series (e.g., Akshaya vs. Karunya).

How to Claim Your Prize

Winning a lottery is exciting, but you must follow the official protocol to ensure your prize is disbursed correctly. Claims must be made within 30 days of the draw date.

Where to Submit Your Ticket:

  • Up to ₹5,000: Can be claimed from any authorized lottery agent in Kerala.
  • Above ₹5,000 up to ₹1 Lakh: Must be submitted to the District Lottery Offices.
  • Above ₹1 Lakh: Must be submitted to the Directorate of State Lotteries, Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Step-by-Step Claim Process:

  1. Verification: Cross-check your ticket with the official Kerala Government Gazette.
  2. Signature: Write your name, address, and signature on the back of the winning ticket.
  3. Documentation: Prepare a prize claim application along with a self-attested copy of your PAN Card and Aadhaar Card.
  4. Bank Details: Provide an original “Cancelled Cheque” or a bank passbook copy for the NEFT transfer.
  5. Submission: Hand over the original ticket and documents to the respective office and collect the acknowledgement receipt.
📢 Tax Warning: For prizes above ₹10,000, a flat 30% Income Tax is deducted at source (TDS). Additionally, 10% of the prize amount is usually deducted as the agent’s commission.

Required Documents Checklist

  • Original Winning Ticket (unmutilated).
  • Two Passport size photographs (Gazetted officer attested).
  • Copy of PAN Card (Self-attested).
  • Identity Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Passport).
  • Prize Claim Application Form (Available at Lottery Offices).

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