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Kerala Government Raises Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery First Prize to ₹30 Crore for 2026
26 September 2026
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The Kerala State Lotteries Directorate has increased the first prize of the Thiruvonam Bumper (BR-111) lottery to a historic ₹30 crore for the year 2026. The lucky draw is scheduled to be held at Gorkhi Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram.
Key Highlights
- The Thiruvonam Bumper (BR-111) lottery features a record-breaking first prize of ₹30 crore, marking the highest-ever payout in Kerala state lottery history.
- Out of approximately 90 lakh tickets printed across 10 series (TA to TL) priced at ₹500 each, nearly 89.85 lakh tickets were successfully sold.
- The official draw takes place at Gorkhi Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, with live streaming available on the official YouTube channel and portal.
- The secondary prize structure includes ₹1 crore each awarded across multiple series, alongside a third prize of ₹25 lakh.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Department of Taxes, Government of Kerala
Key Bodies
Kerala State Lotteries Directorate, Government of Kerala
Constitutional & Legal Context
State lotteries in India are regulated under the Lotteries (Regulation) Act, 1998, enacted by the Parliament of India, empowering states to organize and conduct lotteries.
Static GK Connection
Kerala was the first state in India to establish a lottery department in 1967 to generate non-tax revenue and support welfare schemes.